Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3/14/2025

Introduction

At WhatsMyIPAdd, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our IP address tools and services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Create an account (if applicable)
  • Submit feedback or comments

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address (for service functionality only)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Send administrative information
  • Respond to user inquiries

IP Address Tools and Privacy

Our IP address tools are designed with privacy in mind:

  • We do not store IP addresses queried through our tools
  • Lookup results are displayed in real-time and not saved
  • We do not track or profile users based on their queries
  • All tool usage data is anonymized for analytical purposes

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data storage facilities

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

Google AdSense also may use information about your visits to this and other websites to target advertisements for goods and services. This anonymous information is collected through the use of a pixel tag or cookies. No personally identifiable information is collected in this process.

You can opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals for:

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising services
  • Email delivery services
  • Payment processing (if applicable)

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to request data deletion
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@whatismyipadd.com

Summary of Key Points

  • We collect minimal personal information and only what's necessary for our services
  • IP addresses queried through our tools are not stored
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
  • You have control over your personal information and privacy choices
  • We're transparent about our data practices and privacy updates
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