Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SpeciesNames.com ("we", "us") handles information when you visit our website. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

Information We Collect

We do not ask you to create an account or submit personal information. The only data stored locally in your browser is your preferred display language, saved using your browser's local storage to improve your experience. This never leaves your device.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate, anonymous usage patterns (such as which pages are popular). Google Analytics may set cookies and process usage data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Advertising

This site may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect analytics and advertising but will not prevent you from browsing the species pages.

Data Sources & Attribution

Species data and images are sourced from iNaturalist under their respective open licenses, with credit shown on each page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out via Impulse Note.