Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 3, 2025
Introduction
What's My IP ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information through your browser:
- Your public IP address (displayed to you on the page)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Screen resolution and device specifications
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level based on IP address)
- Device features and capabilities (detected via standard web APIs)
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- ipapi.co: IP geolocation service that processes your IP address to determine location
- Google Analytics: Analytics service that tracks website usage and visitor behavior
- Google AdSense: Advertising service that may use cookies for personalized ads
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Display your IP address and device information to you
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Display relevant advertisements
- Detect and prevent technical issues
Data Storage and Retention
Important: We do not store your personal data on our servers. All device and IP information is processed in your browser and displayed to you in real-time. We do not maintain a database of visitor IP addresses or device information.
Third-party services (Google Analytics, AdSense) may store data according to their own privacy policies and retention periods.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website and third-party partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and the relevance of advertisements shown.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Access to information we have about you
- Right to request deletion of your data (note: we don't store personal data)
- Right to opt-out of personalized advertising
- Right to object to data processing
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to data portability.
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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or via the contact information provided on our About page.
Bottom Line: We display your IP and device info to you in real-time. We don't store it. Third-party services (Analytics, Ads) follow their own privacy policies. Your data stays in your browser.