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Privacy Policy for FastIPInfo

Effective Date: January 10, 2025

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FastIPInfo ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information when you use our website and services.

FastIPInfo is a free online tool that provides information about IP addresses, browser configurations, device specifications, and network connections. All processing is performed client-side in your browser, and we do not collect or store personal information.

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

FastIPInfo is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser fingerprint data
  • Device information
  • Location data
  • Search history (stored only locally in your browser)
  • Personal identifiable information (PII)
  • Cookies for tracking purposes

3. How Our Service Works

FastIPInfo operates entirely within your web browser:

  • Client-Side Processing: All data analysis and display happens in your browser using JavaScript
  • Third-Party API: We use ipapi.co API to retrieve IP geolocation data. When you use our service, your browser makes a direct request to their API
  • Local Storage: Search history and preferences are stored only in your browser's local storage and never sent to our servers
  • No Server-Side Logging: We do not log requests, IP addresses, or user activities on our servers

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Browser and device type
  • Geographic region (anonymized)

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 IP Geolocation API (ipapi.co)

When you use our IP lookup features, your browser sends requests directly to ipapi.co to retrieve geolocation data. Please review their privacy policy for information on how they handle requests.

4.3 Google Maps

We embed Google Maps to display location information. When you view a map, Google may collect data according to their privacy policy.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

FastIPInfo uses minimal cookies and browser storage:

  • Google Analytics Cookies: Used for anonymous analytics (see section 4.1)
  • Local Storage: Used to store your preferences (like dark mode) and search history locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: May be used temporarily for site functionality

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

  • Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • We do not store user data on our servers
  • All user data processing occurs client-side in your browser
  • We follow industry best practices for web security

7. Your Rights

Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete from our systems. However, you can:

  • Clear your browser's local storage to remove saved preferences and history
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
  • Use browser privacy features or extensions to limit tracking

8. Children's Privacy

FastIPInfo does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Our service is designed for general audiences and does not require any personal information to use.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be prominently posted on our website.

10. International Users

FastIPInfo is accessible worldwide. By using our service, you acknowledge that information may be processed by third-party services (like Google Analytics and ipapi.co) that may be located in different countries.

11. Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. However, please note that some third-party services (like Google Analytics) may not honor DNT signals.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, you can create an issue on our GitHub repository or contact us through our website.

13. Consent

By using FastIPInfo, you consent to this privacy policy and our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our service.

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

  • We do not collect or process personal data beyond what's necessary for analytics (anonymized)
  • You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data (though we don't store personal data)
  • You can withdraw consent for analytics by blocking cookies or using opt-out tools
  • We do not transfer personal data outside the EU (as we don't collect it)

15. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

  • We do not sell personal information
  • We do not collect personal information beyond anonymized analytics
  • You have the right to opt out of data collection via browser settings

Summary: FastIPInfo is a privacy-focused tool that performs all processing in your browser. We don't collect, store, or share your personal information. The only data collection is anonymous analytics through Google Analytics, which you can opt out of at any time.

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