Privacy policy
Last updated: 2026-04-29
What we collect
- Email address when you join the waitlist.
- Optional desired handle if you supply one with your waitlist signup.
- Standard request metadata (IP, user agent, referer) for spam protection, retained for up to 30 days.
What we do with it
- Email you when WhatsApp opens public username reservations.
- Email you when your desired handle becomes available on the secondary market.
- Send occasional product updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
What we don't do
- Sell your data to third parties.
- Profile-build for ad targeting.
- Share your email with WhatsApp or Meta.
Where data lives
Waitlist entries are stored on infrastructure operated under our control. We use industry standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Backups are retained for 30 days then rotated.
Your rights
Under GDPR and UK GDPR you can request access, correction, or deletion of your data. Email privacy@wausernames.com and we'll respond within 30 days.
Cookies
wausernames does not currently set tracking cookies. We use a single first-party session cookie if you opt into a future logged-in feature, never for ad targeting.