Our Commitment to Privacy
The WHOIS Lookup Tool extension is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe in transparency about what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your privacy while providing you with powerful domain research capabilities.
Key Privacy Principles
- All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage system
- We never collect personal information or browsing history
- Domain queries are only sent to legitimate WHOIS and DNS services
- No data is sent to our servers or third-party analytics services
- You have complete control over your data and can clear it anytime
What Data We Collect
The WHOIS Lookup Tool collects minimal data necessary to provide its core functionality:
Domain Search Queries
When you search for domain information, we temporarily store your queries to:
- Cache WHOIS results for 5 minutes to improve performance
- Provide search suggestions based on previously queried domains
- Track frequently used TLD extensions for better user experience
User Preferences
- Favorite Domains: Domains you choose to save to your favorites list
- Frequent TLDs: Statistics on which domain extensions you search most often
- Extension Settings: Basic configuration preferences for the extension
Technical Data
- Installation Metadata: Installation date and version for migration purposes
- Error Logs: Technical errors for debugging (in development mode only)
External Services We Contact
To provide WHOIS and domain availability information, the extension contacts the following legitimate external services:
IANA RDAP Bootstrap
data.iana.org
Official registry for discovering RDAP servers for different TLDs
Verisign RDAP
rdap.verisign.com
Official WHOIS data for .com, .net, .edu, and .gov domains
Cloudflare DNS
cloudflare-dns.com
DNS queries to check domain availability and resolve nameservers
Who-dat API
who-dat.as93.net
Backup WHOIS service for comprehensive domain coverage
Important Note
When you search for a domain, only that specific domain name is sent to these services to retrieve WHOIS information. No personal data, browsing history, or other sensitive information is transmitted.
How Data is Stored
All data collected by the WHOIS Lookup Tool is stored securely on your local device:
Chrome Storage API
We use Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.local
API to store data locally on your device. This storage is:
- Encrypted and secured by Chrome's security framework
- Isolated from other extensions and websites
- Automatically removed when you uninstall the extension
- Not synchronized across devices unless you choose to enable Chrome sync
Temporary Caching
WHOIS query results are cached in memory for 5 minutes to improve performance and reduce unnecessary network requests. This cache is automatically cleared when you close your browser.
No Remote Storage
We do not store any of your data on remote servers, databases, or cloud services. Everything stays on your device under your control.
Your Rights and Controls
You have complete control over your data and privacy when using the WHOIS Lookup Tool:
Data Management
- View Your Data: All stored data is accessible through the extension interface
- Delete Favorites: Remove individual domains or clear all favorites anytime
- Clear Cache: Browser restart automatically clears all temporary data
- Export Data: Export your favorites list as a text file
Complete Removal
To completely remove all data associated with the WHOIS Lookup Tool:
- Uninstall the extension from Chrome's extension management page
- All local storage data will be automatically deleted
- No residual data will remain on your device
No Account Required
The extension works without requiring any account creation, login, or personal information. You can use all features anonymously.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the extension's update notes
- Your continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please get in touch.
Contact Us