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🔒 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to IP Pigeon. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit IP Pigeon, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP Address: Your public IP address (IPv4 and/or IPv6)
• Geographic Location: Approximate location based on your IP address (city, region, country)
• Internet Service Provider (ISP): Your internet service provider information
• Timezone: Your local timezone
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and operating system
• Device Information: Device type and screen resolution

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. Analytics Data

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites
• Click-through rates

4. Promotional Content

We display promotional content on our website, including:

• Banner Advertising: A promotional banner linking to BD Digital Creations (bddc.co.uk)
• Google AdSense: Contextual advertisements displayed at the bottom of the page
• Support Options: Links to support the developer through Ko-fi, GitHub, and PayPal

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To display your IP address and related network information
• Website Improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To protect against malicious activity and ensure site integrity
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Communication: To respond to your enquiries and support requests

Data Storage and Retention

IP Pigeon does NOT store your IP address or personal information in any database. All information is:

• Processed in real-time: Information is fetched and displayed instantly
• Not logged: We do not maintain logs of IP lookups
• Session-only: Data exists only during your browser session
• Not shared: We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

IP Address Detection

IP Pigeon uses third-party geolocation services to provide accurate IP address and location information. When you visit our website:

• Your IP address is automatically detected
• Geolocation data (city, region, country) is retrieved from external IP geolocation providers
• ISP, timezone, and network information is obtained in real-time
• No personal information is stored or logged on our servers
• Data is processed instantly and displayed in your browser

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle IP address lookups. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have privacy concerns.

Advertising

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-8931178631742139) to display advertisements. AdSense may:

• Use cookies to show personalised advertisements based on your browsing history
• Collect information about your visits to this and other websites
• Display contextual ads relevant to the page content
• Track ad performance and click-through rates

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

Analytics

Google Analytics may be used to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect information about your use of the website.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• No storage of sensitive personal information

Children's Privacy

IP Pigeon does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: hello@bddc.co.uk
• Website: bddc.co.uk

Consent

By using IP Pigeon, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

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