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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-04-01

IPcheckly.com is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws of Great Britain. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the IPcheckly.com website and all associated API services. It covers all personal data collected through our online services. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from the Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Account Registration Data

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address (required)
  • Name (optional)
  • Company name (optional, for business accounts)
  • Billing address (for paid services)
  • VAT number (optional, for EU business customers requesting VAT exemption)

3.2 Communication Data

When you contact us (e.g., via email or support channels), we may collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • The content of your communication
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

3.3 Technical Data (Aggregated and Anonymized)

We collect only limited, aggregated, and anonymized technical data necessary to operate the Service, including:

  • Total API request counts per account (for billing and usage monitoring)
  • General performance and system metrics Important: We do not collect, log, or store:
  • IP addresses submitted through API queries
  • Individual API request contents or queried data
  • Browsing behavior or session tracking information
  • Behavioral profiles or tracking data

4. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

We process personal data in accordance with Article 6(1) GDPR on the following legal bases:

4.1 Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • To create and manage user accounts
  • To provide and maintain API services
  • To process billing, payments, and usage data

4.2 Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

  • To improve service performance and reliability through aggregated analytics
  • To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud or abuse
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4.3 Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

  • To comply with tax and accounting requirements under German law
  • To maintain legally required financial and business records

4.3 Data Usage Limitations

We do not use your personal data for:

  • Targeted advertising or user profiling
  • Selling or sharing personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
  • Automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects
  • Cross-site tracking or detailed behavioral analysis

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:

  • Account Data: Retained for the duration of your active account and for up to thirty (30) days following account closure, unless a longer retention period is legally required
  • Billing and Invoicing Data: Retained for ten (10) years in accordance with German tax and commercial law (§ 147 AO, § 257 HGB)
  • Communication Records: Retained for up to three (3) years after the last correspondence for customer support and legal purposes
  • Aggregated Usage Data: Retained indefinitely, as such data is anonymized and does not constitute personal data Upon expiration of the applicable retention periods, personal data will be securely deleted or

irreversibly anonymized.

6. Data Collection and API Usage Logging

Privacy-First Approach:

IPcheckly.com is designed with a strong emphasis on privacy. We do not log, monitor, or store the following:

  • IP addresses submitted through API queries
  • Specific data requested via the API
  • Individual API request parameters or payloads
  • User session data or browsing behavior
  • Any personally identifiable information derived from API usage We collect only limited, aggregated, and anonymized data strictly necessary for operating the Service, including:
  • Usage Statistics: Total number of API requests per account for billing purposes
  • Service Monitoring: High-level performance and system health metrics All such data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users, reconstruct queries, or infer personal information. Your use of the API remains private.

7. Analytics and Tracking

No Third-Party Analytics:

IPcheckly.com does not use any third-party analytics or tracking technologies. Specifically, we do not use:

  • Google Analytics, Matomo, Plausible, or similar platforms
  • Tracking pixels, web beacons, or comparable technologies
  • Cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling tools
  • Data sharing with analytics providers
  • External scripts or libraries designed for monitoring or tracking We do not track or analyze your browsing behavior on the website. Any internal service metrics are derived solely from aggregated and anonymized data, as described above.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

IPcheckly.com uses cookies exclusively for strictly necessary technical purposes.

8.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

We use session-based cookies solely for:

  • User authentication (login and logout functionality)
  • Maintaining active user sessions
  • Security measures, including fraud prevention and CSRF protection Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the provision of the Service under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and do not require separate user consent under applicable ePrivacy regulations.

8.2 Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use:

  • Analytics or performance cookies
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Social media integration cookies
  • Persistent cookies beyond those required for session management You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair or prevent access to certain features of the Service, including account login

functionality.

9. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

No Advertising:

IPcheckly.com does not use advertising networks, ad servers, or marketing partners. No third-party advertisements are displayed on the Service.

9.1 Payment Processing

For paid services, IPcheckly.com uses third-party payment processors to handle billing and payment transactions. When you provide payment information, such data is transmitted directly to the payment processor and is not stored on IPcheckly.com systems. These payment processors operate under their own privacy policies and are subject to GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

9.2 Data We Do Not Share

IPcheckly.com does not:

  • Sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties
  • Share personal data with advertising networks or data brokers
  • Provide personal data to analytics providers
  • Disclose API usage data or queried information to third parties
  • Transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), except as described below

9.3 International Data Transfers

All personal data is processed and stored within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where it is necessary to transfer personal data outside the EEA (for example, in connection with payment processing), IPcheckly.com ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Articles 44–50 GDPR. Such safeguards may include:

  • European Commission adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)

10. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

10.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether your personal data is being processed and, where that is the case, to access such data and receive a copy. The first copy will be provided free of charge; additional copies may be subject to a reasonable administrative fee.

10.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data and the completion of incomplete data.

10.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

You may request the deletion of your personal data where:

  • The data is no longer necessary for its original purpose
  • You withdraw consent and no other legal basis applies
  • You object to processing and no overriding legitimate grounds exist
  • The data has been unlawfully processed This right may be limited where data retention is required by law.

10.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request restriction of processing where:

  • You contest the accuracy of the data
  • The processing is unlawful but you oppose deletion
  • The data is no longer required by IPcheckly.com, but you need it for legal claims
  • You have objected to processing pending verification of legitimate grounds

10.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to transmit that data to another controller.

10.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. IPcheckly.com will cease processing unless compelling legitimate grounds override your interests.

10.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw such consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

10.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU Member State of your residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.

Supervisory Authority in Great Britain:

  • The Picasso Building, Caldervale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5PF, Great Britain
  • [email protected]

10.9 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, you may contact us using the contact details provided in Section 1.

IPcheckly.com will respond to your request without undue delay and, in any event, within one (1) month of receipt. This period may be extended by an additional two (2) months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. We may request verification of your identity to ensure the security of your personal data and prevent unauthorized access.

11. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to Know: The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data that IPcheckly.com has collected about you
  • Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions
  • Right to Opt-Out: IPcheckly.com does not sell personal data; therefore, no opt-out mechanism is required
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 1. We

will respond to verified requests within forty-five (45) days, as required by applicable law.

12. Data Security

IPcheckly.com implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks associated with processing personal data. These measures include, but are not limited to:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security reviews, assessments, and updates
  • Data minimization practices consistent with a “privacy by design” approach While we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. Accordingly, IPcheckly.com cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of sixteen (16), and IPcheckly.com does not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child under 16 without appropriate parental or guardian consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such data.

If you believe that a child under the age of 16 has provided personal data to IPcheckly.com, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided in Section 1.

14. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

IPcheckly.com does not engage in automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects or similarly significant impacts on individuals, as defined under Article 22 of the GDPR.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

IPcheckly.com may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or service functionality.

In the event of material changes, IPcheckly.com will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Policy
  • Provide notice via email to registered users, where appropriate
  • Obtain consent where required by applicable law You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

16. Contact Information and Data Protection Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:

  • [email protected]
  • Great Britain For data protection inquiries or to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, you may also use the contact details provided in Section 1 (Data Controller).

Response Time:

We will respond to all requests without undue delay and within one (1) month of receipt. Where necessary, this period may be extended by up to two (2) additional months, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. You will be informed of any such extension.