IPScan ("we", "us", "our") operates https://ipscan.click. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website. By using IPScan you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Information you provide

IPScan does not require an account. The only data you actively submit is an IP address you choose to look up. We do not link these lookups to you personally.

1.2 Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:

  • Your public IP address (used to display "your IP" and to apply rate limits)
  • Browser type, version, and language
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages you visit and the time of your visit
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)

1.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies and similar storage:

  • Essential cookies store your cookie consent choice and basic site preferences.
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us understand how the site is used in aggregate. These only run if you grant analytics consent.
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense and its partners) are used to serve and measure advertising. These only run if you grant ad consent.

See our Cookie Policy for the full list and your choices.

2. How we use information

We use the data described above to:

  • Provide the IP lookup and related tools you request
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the website
  • Detect and prevent abuse (e.g. excessive automated requests)
  • Show advertising (when you have granted consent) and measure its performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense and advertising

We use Google AdSense to show ads on this website. Google and its partner networks may use cookies and identifiers to:

  • Show personalized ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites (only with your consent under EU/UK/Swiss law)
  • Show non-personalized ads based on the content of the current page and your approximate location
  • Measure ad performance and detect fraud

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time:

For information on how Google uses data, see "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services".

4. Analytics

We may use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate site usage. Analytics is loaded with IP anonymization and only after you grant analytics consent. We do not link analytics data to identifiable individuals.

5. Legal bases (EEA / UK / Switzerland)

Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests for operating and securing the website
  • Consent for non-essential cookies, analytics, and personalized advertising
  • Legal obligation when responding to lawful requests

6. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion of personal information, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, email [email protected] or use the cookie banner to reject non-essential cookies.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell personal information in the ordinary sense. We share limited data with:

  • Hosting and CDN providers necessary to deliver the site
  • IP geolocation API providers used to fulfill lookups
  • Google (AdSense and Analytics) where you have consented
  • Law enforcement or other authorities when legally required

8. Data retention

Server access logs are kept for up to 30 days for security and debugging. Lookup data is cached for a short period to reduce upstream API calls and is not associated with your identity. Analytics data is retained per Google's defaults.

9. Data security

We use HTTPS for all traffic and apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. No internet service can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Children

IPScan is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. International transfers

Our services are hosted in the United States. By using the site you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

12. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the last update at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage or via a notice.

13. Contact

For questions or requests about this policy, email [email protected] or use our contact page.