Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

At iGotDomain, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our domain search and comparison service.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Introduction

Company: iGotDomain
Contact: For privacy inquiries, please contact us at admin@igotdomain.com

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of iGotDomain.com and describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Email Addresses:

• When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• This information is encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption and stored securely in our database.
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• We require explicit consent before collecting your email address.

Domain Search Queries:

• When you search for domains, we process your search queries to provide results.
• Important: We do NOT store your search queries permanently.
• Search data is only used in real-time to fetch availability and pricing information.
• Your search history is not saved or tracked.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Location Data:

• We automatically detect your approximate location based on your IP address.
• This helps us:
  • Auto-select your local currency for price display
  • Provide location-based domain extension suggestions (e.g., .uk for UK users)
• Location data is cached in your browser's localStorage for 24 hours to improve performance.
• We use third-party services for location detection:
  • ipapi.co (frontend): https://ipapi.co/privacy/
  • Geoapify (backend): https://www.geoapify.com/privacy-policy
• Location data is not used to personally identify you.

Technical Information:

• IP Address: Used for location detection, security, and rate limiting
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and user-agent (for newsletter consent tracking)
• Device Information: Device type and operating system
• Language Preferences: Detected from your browser settings
• Referrer Information: The website that referred you to us

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

For detailed information about cookies and local storage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Summary:

• We use essential cookies to remember your country preference (APP_LOCALE cookie, 1 year duration)
• We use localStorage to cache location data (24-hour expiry)
• We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision:

   • Provide domain search and availability checking
   • Compare prices from multiple domain registrars
   • Generate domain suggestions based on your search

2. Location-Based Features:

   • Auto-select your local currency for price display
   • Provide location-based domain extension suggestions
   • Improve user experience with localized content

3. Newsletter Communications:

   • Send you newsletters and updates about domain-related topics
   • Only if you have explicitly consented to receive them
   • You can unsubscribe at any time

4. Security and Fraud Prevention:

   • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
   • Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
   • Protect our services and users

5. Legal Compliance:

   • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
   • Respond to legal requests and court orders
   • Protect our legal rights

6. Service Improvement:

   • Analyze usage patterns (aggregated, anonymized data)
   • Improve website functionality and performance
   • Fix bugs and technical issues

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

Location Detection Services:

• ipapi.co: We use ipapi.co for client-side location detection. They may receive your IP address. See their privacy policy: https://ipapi.co/privacy/
• Geoapify: We use Geoapify for server-side IP geolocation. They may receive your IP address. See their privacy policy: https://www.geoapify.com/privacy-policy

Domain Registrars:

• When you click through to a domain registrar's website, your search query may be passed to them
• Each registrar has their own privacy policy, which you should review

Newsletter Service Providers:

• If we use an external email service, your encrypted email address may be shared with them
• They are contractually obligated to protect your data

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, including:

• In response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To investigate fraud or security issues
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4.3 Business Transfers

If iGotDomain is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Location Data:
  • Frontend (localStorage): 24 hours
  • Backend (server cache): Temporary, typically cleared within hours
• Search Queries: Not stored (processed in real-time only)
• IP Addresses: Temporary, used for geolocation and rate limiting
• Cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy

6. Your Rights (GDPR and Data Protection)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the following rights:

6.1 Right to Access

• You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Contact us at admin@igotdomain.com to make a request

6.2 Right to Rectification

• You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• For email addresses: Unsubscribe and resubscribe with the correct email

6.3 Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

• You can request deletion of your personal data
• Email addresses: Unsubscribe from our newsletter (this will delete your email)
• Location data: Clear your browser's localStorage
• Cookies: Clear cookies through your browser settings

6.4 Right to Restrict Processing

• You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Contact us at admin@igotdomain.com

6.5 Right to Data Portability

• You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Contact us at admin@igotdomain.com

6.6 Right to Object

• You can object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Newsletter: Unsubscribe at any time
• Location detection: You can manually select your currency instead

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

• You can withdraw consent at any time
• Newsletter: Use the unsubscribe link in emails
• Cookies: Manage through browser settings or our Cookie Policy

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: admin@igotdomain.com

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Email addresses are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption before storage
• Secure Storage: Data is stored in secure databases with access controls
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• We only work with service providers that comply with applicable data protection laws
• We use standard contractual clauses where appropriate
• We verify that service providers have adequate security measures

Third-Party Service Locations:

• ipapi.co: May process data in various locations
• Geoapify: May process data in various locations
• Domain registrars: Located worldwide

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at admin@igotdomain.com, and we will delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email to newsletter subscribers (if changes are significant)

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: admin@igotdomain.com

For Data Protection Inquiries:

• Access requests
• Deletion requests
• Correction requests
• Other data protection rights

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days, as required by applicable data protection laws.

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Key Points to Remember:

• We collect minimal data (email for newsletter, location for currency)
• We do NOT store your search queries
• We do NOT use analytics or tracking cookies
• We do NOT sell your personal information
• You can unsubscribe or delete your data at any time