WhatsMyIPAdr

1. Introduction

At WhatsMyIPAdr, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

We operate the website https://whatsmyipadr.com (the "Service"). If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Automatically collected technical data: When you visit our website, we automatically receive your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring URL, pages visited, and approximate geographic location derived from your IP. This information is displayed to you in real-time as part of the core tool functionality.

Information you provide: If you use our Contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content solely to respond to your enquiry.

Analytics data: We may use anonymised, aggregated analytics data (via tools such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data cannot identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver real-time IP lookup, port checking, geolocation, and blocklist analysis results
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our Contact page
• Monitor and improve site performance, security, and functionality
• Understand user behaviour through anonymised analytics
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 5)
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for core site features, such as remembering your dark/light theme preference.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behaviour (see Section 5 below).
• Preference cookies: Store your cookie consent choice so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.

When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can also disable cookies at any time via your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function correctly without them.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookie use for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices (US) or www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

6. Data Retention & Storage

We do not store your IP address or real-time lookup data on our servers. All tool results are generated in real-time and are not retained after your session ends.

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and are then securely deleted.

Our website is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics — anonymised traffic analytics (Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense — advertising (Privacy Policy)
• IP geolocation API providers — for real-time IP lookups (no personal data is stored by us)

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right of erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to object — object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw cookie consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@whatsmyipadr.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@whatsmyipadr.com and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@whatsmyipadr.com
• General support: support@whatsmyipadr.com
• Contact form: whatsmyipadr.com/contact.html