Privacy Policy

WHOIS Lookup Tool Extension

update Last Updated: September 29, 2025

verified_user 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.

shield Key Privacy Principles

  • check_circle All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage system
  • check_circle We never collect personal information or browsing history
  • check_circle Domain queries are only sent to legitimate WHOIS and DNS services
  • check_circle No data is sent to our servers or third-party analytics services
  • check_circle You have complete control over your data and can clear it anytime

inventory_2 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)

cloud 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

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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.

storage 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:

  • check Encrypted and secured by Chrome's security framework
  • check Isolated from other extensions and websites
  • check Automatically removed when you uninstall the extension
  • check 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.

gavel Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data and privacy when using the WHOIS Lookup Tool:

Data Management

  • visibility View Your Data: All stored data is accessible through the extension interface
  • delete Delete Favorites: Remove individual domains or clear all favorites anytime
  • refresh Clear Cache: Browser restart automatically clears all temporary data
  • download 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.

history 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.

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