Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: January 01, 2025

This policy explains how we collect and use information when you use our WHOIS lookup service.

Information We Collect

Domain Search Data

We log domain names and IP addresses that you search for. This information is used to:

  • Display popular domain searches
  • Create search history features
  • Generate trends and analytics
  • Improve service performance

We do not collect or store personally identifiable information such as:

  • Your name or email address
  • Your full IP address (we may store a truncated version for general location purposes)
  • Login credentials
  • Payment information
  • Personal browsing history

How We Use Information

The domain search data we collect is used exclusively for:

  • Providing the WHOIS lookup service
  • Improving service functionality and performance
  • Creating aggregated, anonymized analytics
  • Detecting and preventing abuse
  • Optimizing server performance

Important: We never sell or share your search data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Your privacy is our priority. We only use your data to provide and improve our services.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about what data we have about you
  • Request deletion of your search data
  • Opt out of data collection (though this may limit service functionality)
  • Contact us with privacy concerns

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Security and DDoS protection
  • WHOIS and DNS data sources

Third-Party Privacy

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking:

  • Essential cookies for service functionality
  • Analytics cookies to improve our service
  • No advertising or marketing cookies
  • No cross-site tracking

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some service features.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify users of significant changes via email (if provided)
  • Post prominent notices on our website for major changes
  • Maintain version history of policy changes

Your Continued Use

Continued use of our service after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Response Time

Within 24 hours for privacy-related inquiries