Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Diagnostic Query Data: When you use our network tools (e.g., DNS Lookup, IP Lookup, Port Checker, WHOIS, SSL Checker), we transiently process the query you submit (such as a domain name or IP address) to return the requested diagnostic result. We do not persistently store or log your individual query data.
• Usage & Analytics Data: We may collect aggregated, anonymized usage statistics to understand which tools are most popular and to monitor server health and performance. When Google Analytics is enabled, it may collect standard browser telemetry (page views, session duration, approximate geographic region, device type, and referrer URL).
• Log Data: Our web servers automatically record standard access log entries including IP address, browser type, request timestamp, HTTP status codes, and referring URL. These server logs are used for operational monitoring, abuse prevention, and rate-limiting enforcement. Log entries are retained for a limited period and then deleted.
• Preference Data: We store your light/dark theme preference locally in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
• Communications: If you contact us by email (e.g., at our support address), we collect the information you provide in that message, including your name and email address, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

2. Zero Query Retention

LotsofNetwork does not store, log, or sell queries performed through our network diagnostic tools (IP Lookup, DNS Lookup, Subnet Calculator, Port Checker, WHOIS Lookup, SSL Checker, and related utilities). Diagnostic queries are executed transiently in memory to return the requested network results and are discarded immediately afterward.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service;
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns to optimize tool performance;
• To enforce our rate-limiting and abuse prevention policies;
• To respond to your support requests and communications;
• To comply with applicable legal obligations;
• To serve relevant advertisements through our advertising partners (see Section 5).

4. Server Telemetry & Analytics

We maintain minimal in-memory aggregated usage counters for capacity planning, operational health, and rate-limiting enforcement. These counters do not contain personally identifiable information.

When configured via environment settings, Google Analytics may be loaded to measure aggregated site traffic and performance. When active, Google Analytics may collect standard browser telemetry and set first-party measurement cookies to help analyze general site usage. You can review Google's data practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Cookies

Using our public network diagnostic tools does not require creating an account or accepting authentication cookies. We use the following types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics (when enabled) to measure site traffic and usage patterns.
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to serve relevant ads (see Section 6).
• Session cookies: Used exclusively for authenticated administrative access to our internal management dashboard.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies; however, some features of the Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to serve advertisements when you visit our website. Google and third-party vendors use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites across the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to users based on their browsing behavior on LotsofNetwork and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

7. Third-Party Links & Affiliates

LotsofNetwork may include affiliate links to reputable third-party hosting, security, and developer infrastructure providers. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small referral commission at no additional cost to you. Third-party websites have their own privacy policies independent of ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If you are a California resident (CCPA), you have the right to confirm this by contacting us.
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our processing is based on consent (e.g., analytics cookies), you may withdraw consent at any time via your browser's cookie settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@lotsofnetwork.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@lotsofnetwork.com and we will promptly delete such information.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Transient query data is discarded immediately after each diagnostic request. Web server access logs are retained for a short operational period (typically 30 days) before deletion. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.

11. International Data Transfers

Our Service is operated globally, and your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@lotsofnetwork.com. You may also use our Contact page to get in touch.