Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Information We Collect

When you use WheresThatIP.com, we process your IP address to provide geolocation data. This is the core function of our service. We also collect:

  • IP Address - Processed in real-time to provide location information. We do not store or log individual IP lookups.
  • Usage Analytics - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes page views, referral sources, browser type, and general geographic region. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data.
  • User Agent - Your browser's user agent string is used by our User Agent tool to display browser information. It is not stored.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Provide IP geolocation lookup results
  • Operate network diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, DNS, WHOIS, blocklist check)
  • Improve our website through aggregated analytics data
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Google Analytics - Uses cookies to measure site traffic and usage patterns. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google AdSense - May use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can manage ad personalization at Google Ads Settings.

We do not use our own tracking cookies. We do not use browser fingerprinting for tracking purposes.

Data We Do Not Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

  • We do not store or log individual IP lookup queries
  • We do not create user profiles or accounts
  • We do not sell personal data to third parties
  • We do not use browser fingerprinting for tracking
  • We do not collect email addresses (unless you contact us directly)

Third-Party Services

Our service relies on the following third-party providers:

  • MaxMind GeoLite2 - Provides IP geolocation data. MaxMind's privacy policy applies to their data collection practices.
  • Google Analytics - Website analytics. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense - Advertising. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • MapLibre / Map Tiles - Used to display maps on IP detail pages.

Your Rights

Since we don't create accounts or store personal data beyond standard analytics, there is minimal personal data to manage. However, you have the right to:

  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser extensions
  • Manage ad personalization through Google's settings
  • Use our services through a VPN to mask your IP address
  • Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].