Privacy Policy - WhatIsMyIP.bz

1. Introduction

Welcome to WhatIsMyIP.bz ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (whatismyip.bz) and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

While our primary service (IP address lookup) does not require you to provide personal information, if you contact us through our website or sign up for any optional services, we may collect:

Email address
Name
Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address (this is the core function of our service)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Time and date of your visit
Pages you view
General geographic location (based on IP address)
Internet Service Provider (ISP) information

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

The types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Advertising cookies: used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our service
To display your IP address and associated information to you
To improve our website and services
To analyze usage patterns and trends
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
To comply with legal obligations
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send administrative information, updates, and marketing communications (if you have opted in)

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining our data retention periods, we consider:

The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
The purposes for which we process the information
Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

For IP address information specifically:

We store IP addresses used to access our service for up to 30 days for security and analytics purposes
Aggregated, anonymized data may be kept for longer periods for statistical analysis

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who work on our behalf to help us operate, improve, and deliver our services. These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use your information for any other purpose.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

5.5 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you with third parties for research, marketing, analytics, and other purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Our security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication procedures
Secure data storage practices

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests, and we may not be able to comply with your request in all circumstances.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or tools that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@gayaserv.com