Introduction
WhoIsThatIP.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website and network diagnostic tools.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our lookup tools, you may enter:
- IP addresses for lookup
- Domain names for DNS queries
- Contact information if you reach out to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Your IP address: Used to display your current IP information and for rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Browser information: Browser type, version, and operating system for analytics
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide IP lookup and DNS query services
- Improve our tools and user experience
- Prevent abuse through rate limiting
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies for:
- CSRF protection tokens
- Rate limiting functionality
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on pages
- Your general geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing history. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
Data Retention
We do not permanently store the IP addresses or domains you look up. Lookup data is:
- Cached temporarily (up to 24 hours) to improve performance
- Not linked to any personal identifiers
- Automatically deleted after the cache period expires
Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with:
- IPinfo.io: For IP geolocation and network information
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
Each service has its own privacy policy that governs their data practices.
Data Security
We protect your information through:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Input validation and sanitization
- CSRF protection on all forms
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Content Security Policy headers
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Disable cookies in your browser
To exercise these rights, you may disable cookies in your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.