Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how my-ip-address.org (“we”, “our”, “the Website”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit or interact with the Website, certain information is automatically collected and stored:

• Your public IP address
• Your browser User-Agent (device and browser information)
• Date and time of your request
• Referring website (if applicable)
• Basic diagnostic logs for security and performance

This data is required to operate the Website, display your IP address, prevent abuse, and maintain security.

1.2 Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, or similar tracking technologies for purposes such as:

• Remembering user preferences (e.g., light/dark mode)
• Analytics and performance metrics
• Advertising personalization or measurement (if consented)

Visitors from the EU/EEA/UK may be shown a consent interface via a certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) (e.g., Google Funding Choices) in compliance with TCF 2.2.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Google Funding Choices (CMP, consent management)
• Google Analytics / Measurement Services (if enabled)
• Hosting provider logs (security, abuse prevention)

These services may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, cookies, or usage statistics, depending on user consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected through the Website to:

• Display your IP address and basic system information
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and automated attacks
• Improve performance and reliability
• Comply with legal obligations
• Serve personalized or non-personalized ads (depending on consent)

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the EEA/UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interest: ensuring security, showing your IP, preventing abuse
• Consent: cookies for analytics or advertising
• Legal obligation: responding to valid legal requests (e.g., DMCA)

4. Data Sharing

We may share data only with:

• Trusted service providers (Google AdSense, CMP, analytics)
• Law enforcement when legally required

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain:

• Security logs for a limited time for abuse prevention
• Cookie preferences for up to 12 months
• CMP consent records as required by law

IP addresses are stored only as needed for security or performance.

6. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect or store information from children.

7. Your Rights

EU/EEA/UK Visitors (GDPR rights):

• Access personal data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent (via CMP)
• Object to certain processing
• Request correction of inaccurate data

California Visitors (CCPA/CPRA rights):

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to request deletion
• Right to opt-out of sale/sharing (not applicable here)
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise any rights, contact us at admin@my-ip-address.org.

8. Advertising & Cookies (AdSense Requirements)

This Website displays ads provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies or local storage to:

• Show personalized ads (if consented)
• Limit repeating the same ads
• Measure ad effectiveness

Users in regions requiring consent will see a Google-certified TCF 2.2 CMP before personalized ads load.

Learn more: How Google uses information from sites.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to secure data, including server-level protections, rate limiting, CDN security, and monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. External Links

The Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact

For questions or privacy-related requests, contact:

Email: admin@my-ip-address.org