Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: 8/26/2025

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information necessary for providing our services:

• IP Address: Used only for our IP checking tools and rate limiting. Not logged or stored.
• Browser Information: Basic browser type and version for compatibility purposes
• Device Information: General device type (desktop/mobile) for responsive design
• Referrer Information: Which website referred you to us, if any

Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide:

• Email Communications: If you contact us via email, we retain your message and email address to respond
• Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you choose to share

Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
• Detailed browsing history or cross-site tracking
• Precise location data (only general country/region via analytics)
• Device fingerprinting or persistent unique identifiers
• Social media profiles or accounts
• Any data through cookies (Plausible Analytics is cookieless)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

• Service Provision: Operating our IP checking and privacy testing tools
• Site Improvement: Understanding general usage patterns to improve our content
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Security: Preventing abuse and maintaining site security

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Minimal Storage: We store only essential data for the shortest time necessary
• Access Control: Limited access to any stored data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Deletion: Non-essential data is automatically purged on a regular schedule

Third-Party Services

Privacy-Respecting Analytics (Plausible)

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that:

• Does not use cookies or store any personal data
• Does not track visitors across sites or devices
• Collects only aggregated metrics (page views, referrers, countries)
• Is fully GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant without consent banners
• Stores data on EU-owned infrastructure

Learn more about Plausible's privacy practices at plausible.io/privacy

IP Geolocation Services

Our IP checking tools use third-party services to provide location information:

• ipapi.co
• BigDataCloud
• ipify.org

These services may log IP addresses according to their own privacy policies. We do not share any additional information with these services.

Affiliate Links

Our VPN reviews may contain affiliate links. When you click these links:

• You may be redirected to the VPN provider's website
• The VPN provider may know you came from our site
• We may receive a commission if you make a purchase
• We do not receive any of your personal information from these transactions

Cookies and Local Storage

We maintain a cookieless approach for privacy:

• No Analytics Cookies: Plausible Analytics operates without cookies
• Local Storage Only: Settings like theme preferences stored locally in your browser
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use any tracking or advertising cookies
• Session Storage: Temporary data for site functionality that's deleted when you close your browser

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to data processing for legitimate interests
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

macinfo.us is operated from the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your jurisdiction.

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 highlighted prominently on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@macinfo.us
• General Support: support@macinfo.us