1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our lookup tools, we may collect:
- Query Data: The information you enter into our tools (IP addresses, domain names, postal codes, etc.)
- Contact Information: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
- Feedback: Any feedback or tool requests you submit
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, tools used, time spent, referring URLs
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- IP Address: Your IP address for analytics and security purposes
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section)
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for:
- Service Operation: Processing your lookup requests and displaying results
- Service Improvement: Understanding which tools are most used and identifying issues
- Analytics: Measuring site performance and user engagement
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries and feedback
- Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, fraud, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms
3. Third-Party Services
UDataX integrates with third-party services to provide lookup functionality:
Data Providers
We query external APIs to retrieve lookup results:
- IP Lookup: ipapi.co, ip-api.com, ipinfo.io
- Geographic Data: REST Countries API, Zippopotam, OpenStreetMap
- Financial Data: Exchange rate APIs, CoinGecko
- Weather Data: wttr.in and weather service providers
- Domain/DNS: WHOIS services, DNS resolvers
When you use a tool, your query is sent to these providers. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Hosting & Infrastructure
- Cloudflare Pages: Our site is hosted on Cloudflare's infrastructure. Cloudflare may collect technical data for CDN and security purposes. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand site usage. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data.
5. Data Retention & Security
How Long We Keep Data
- Query Data: Not stored (processed in real-time only)
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
- Contact Messages: Retained for up to 3 years
- Cached Results: Stored for up to 5 minutes for performance
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with Cloudflare
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@udatax.com.
7. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures. However, you should be aware:
- No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
- You are responsible for keeping your device and browser secure
- Be cautious about what information you enter into public lookup tools
- Do not enter sensitive personal information (passwords, SSN, etc.) into our tools
8. Children's Privacy
UDataX is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
UDataX is operated from and hosted on servers that may be located in various countries. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
We take steps to ensure adequate protection of personal data regardless of where it is processed.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be prominently announced on our site.
Your continued use of UDataX after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
- Email: privacy@udatax.com
- Support Page: Visit our contact page
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.