Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect and handle your data.

Last updated: 3 August 2025

No Tracking

We don't use cookies, analytics, or tracking scripts to monitor your activity.

No Data Storage

We don't store, log, or retain your IP addresses or search queries.

Secure Processing

All data processing happens in real-time with encrypted connections.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our services, we automatically process the following information in real-time:

  • Your public IP address (for the purpose of providing our services)
  • Basic browser information (User-Agent string)
  • Request timestamp (for rate limiting and security)

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide:

  • IP addresses you want to look up or analyze
  • Contact information if you reach out to us

Important: We do not store, log, or retain any of this information after processing.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we process solely to:

  • Provide IP address lookup and geolocation services
  • Detect VPN, proxy, and Tor usage
  • Perform security scans and network analysis
  • Prevent abuse and ensure service availability
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support

We do NOT use your information for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes beyond providing our services.

3. Data Retention and Storage

Real-Time Processing

All IP address lookups and network analysis are performed in real-time. Your data is processed immediately and then discarded. We do not maintain databases of user IP addresses or search queries.

Temporary Processing

During the brief moment of processing your request:

  • Your IP address is temporarily held in server memory
  • External APIs may be queried for geolocation data
  • Results are compiled and returned to your browser
  • All temporary data is immediately purged

Server Logs

Our web servers may temporarily log basic request information for security and performance monitoring. These logs are automatically purged within 24 hours and do not contain personally identifiable information.

4. Third-Party Services

External APIs

To provide our services, we may query external APIs:

  • ipify.org: For IP address detection
  • ip-api.com: For geolocation data
  • Image services: For website imagery

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns.

No Analytics or Tracking

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking services. Your browsing behavior is not monitored or analyzed.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Australian Privacy Rights

Under Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Access any personal information we hold about you
  • Correct any inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Make a complaint about our privacy practices

Since we don't store personal information, most requests for access or deletion are not applicable. However, you can always contact us with any privacy concerns.

6. Security Measures

  • HTTPS Encryption: All communications are encrypted using industry-standard TLS
  • No Data Storage: The best security is not storing sensitive data at all
  • Regular Updates: Our systems are regularly updated with security patches
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access our systems
  • Monitoring: We monitor for security threats and unusual activity

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: info@findmyip.com.au

Website: https://findmyip.com.au

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For complaints about privacy matters, you can also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.