Our practices with your Personal Data

Welcome to WHOISnote ("we," "our," "us"). Protecting your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Domain WHOIS, DNS Lookup, and IP Lookup services.

By accessing WHOISnote, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our services.

1. Information We Collect
When you use WHOISnote, we may collect the following types of data:

a) Automatically Collected Data
IP Address – Collected for security, analytics, and abuse prevention.
Device & Browser Information – Includes device type, operating system, and browser details.
Log Data – We record server logs such as request timestamps, lookup queries, and usage patterns.
b) Information You Provide
Contact Information – If you contact us via email or support forms, we collect your name and email.
Search Queries – WHOIS, DNS, and IP lookup queries you perform on our site may be logged for analytics and service improvement.
c) Third-Party Data
WHOIS & DNS Data – Our services provide WHOIS and DNS lookup results from third-party registries. We do not control or modify this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To deliver WHOIS, DNS, and IP lookup services.
To enhance user experience by improving website functionality.
To monitor security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activities.
To analyze trends and optimize our website’s performance.
To respond to user inquiries and provide customer support.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. However, we may share data under these circumstances:

🔹 Service Providers – We may share data with third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience.
🔹 Legal Compliance – If required by law, we may disclose data to law enforcement or government agencies.
🔹 Security & Fraud Prevention – We may share data to prevent cyber threats, abuse, or malicious activities.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
WHOISnote uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

🔹 Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
🔹 Analytics Cookies – Used for tracking website performance and visitor behavior.
🔹 Third-Party Cookies – Some services (e.g., Google Ads, reCAPTCHA) may place cookies on your device.

5. Data Retention & Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your data.

Data Retention – Logs and lookup queries may be stored for [Insert Duration] to analyze trends and improve services.
Encryption – We use HTTPS encryption to secure all data transmissions.
Access Control – Only authorized personnel can access stored logs and personal data.

6. Third-Party Links & Services
WHOISnote may contain links to third-party websites, including domain registrars and IP lookup databases. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any information.

7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

🔹 Request access to your stored data.
🔹 Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal requirements).
🔹 Opt-out of tracking by disabling cookies in your browser.

For any data-related requests, contact us at [Your Email].

8. Children’s Privacy
WHOISnote is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us for removal.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us:

Email: [Your Email]
Website: [Your Website]