Privacy Policy

Introduction

At IPWhatIs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our IP address lookup and geolocation services.

1. Automatic IP Detection

When you visit IPWhatIs, we automatically detect and display your public IP address. This is the IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to all websites you visit. We collect this information to provide you with our core service.

2. IP Lookup Data

When you perform an IP address lookup (either automatic or manual), we temporarily store the following information:

• The IP address being looked up
• Geolocation information (country, region, city, coordinates)
• ISP and organization details
• IP version (IPv4 or IPv6)
• Timestamp of the lookup
• Type of lookup (automatic or manual)

3. Contact Form Submissions

If you use our contact form, we collect and store:

• Your name and email address
• The subject and content of your message
• The date and time of submission

4. Analytics Data

We collect aggregated and anonymized analytics data to understand how users interact with our service, including page views, search patterns, and general usage statistics. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods:

• •IP Lookup Data: Stored for up to 90 days for service improvement and analytics, then automatically deleted or anonymized.
• •Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years for support and communication purposes.
• •Analytics Data: Stored in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely for long-term service improvement.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate IPWhatIs:

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies necessary for the website to function properly. Third-party services like Google AdSense may use their own cookies for advertising purposes. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

IPWhatIs is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.