Privacy Policy

How We Protect Your Data

Privacy Policy for IP Address Check

Last Updated: October 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to IP Address Check ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at ipaddrcheck.com (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically detect and display your public IP address. This is necessary for the core functionality of our service. However, we do not store, log, or retain your IP address in any database.

2.2 Technical Information

We may collect technical information such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To display your IP address and related geolocation information
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Security: To protect against malicious activity and ensure service availability
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Data Storage and Retention

We do not store your IP address or any personally identifiable information. All IP lookups are performed in real-time and are not logged or retained. Any technical data collected through cookies is anonymized and retained only for as long as necessary for analytics purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5.2 IP Geolocation APIs

We use third-party IP geolocation services to provide location information associated with your IP address. These services may process your IP address according to their own privacy policies.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Service. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our Service.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Right to access information we hold about you
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to delete your information
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability

Since we do not store personal information, most of these rights are not applicable. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals 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.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@ipaddrcheck.com

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.