Last Updated: November 14, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to IPLookups.app. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our IP address lookup service.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit IPLookups.app, we automatically collect:
- Your IP Address: This is the primary information we display to you. Your IP address is automatically collected when you access our service.
- Geolocation Data: We use third-party services (ip-api.com) to provide approximate location information based on your IP address, including city, region, country, and ISP.
- Usage Analytics: Through Google Analytics, we collect anonymous data about how you use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and general geographic location (country/region level).
- Technical Information: Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, and access times may be collected through server logs and Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Display your IP address and related geolocation information
- Provide and improve our service
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns through Google Analytics to enhance user experience
- Understand visitor behavior and site performance
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our service
4. Data Storage and Retention
We do not permanently store your IP address or personal information in our databases. Information is processed in real-time and used only for the duration of your session. Server logs may be retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- ip-api.com: Provides geolocation information based on your IP address. Please refer to ip-api.com's terms of service for information about how they handle your data.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use Google Analytics, which employs cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Time spent on the site
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser and device information
Cookie Consent: When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use Google Analytics. Google Analytics will only be loaded if you click "Accept". Your choice is saved in your browser's local storage and will be remembered for future visits.
You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To change your consent choice, clear your browser's local storage for this site.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared with:
- ip-api.com: To provide geolocation information based on your IP address
- Google Analytics: To analyze anonymous usage statistics and improve our service
Both services process data according to their respective privacy policies.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what information we collect about you
- Request that we delete any information we may have stored
- Opt-out of our service by simply not using it
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Our service uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission between your browser and our servers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected] or through our GitHub repository at github.com/natalex/ip_detector.
13. Your Consent
By using IPLookups.app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.