Our Commitment: ubiera.io is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not store your IP address or personal information. This service operates without user accounts, cookies, or tracking.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how ubiera.io ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our IP address lookup service (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and relevant provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) where applicable.
2. Information We Process
2.1 Information Automatically Processed
When you visit ubiera.io, the following information is temporarily processed to provide the Service:
- IP Address: Your public IP address is processed to display it to you and determine your approximate geographic location.
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location data (city, region, country) derived from your IP address.
- Network Information: Internet Service Provider (ISP) name and Autonomous System Number (ASN).
2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect or Store
- We do not store your IP address in any database or log file.
- We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.
- We do not create user accounts or profiles.
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers.
- We do not track your browsing history or behavior across websites.
- We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information.
3. How We Use Information
Information is processed solely to:
- Display your IP address and approximate location to you.
- Provide the core functionality of the Service.
- Ensure the security and proper operation of the Service.
4. Data Retention
We operate on a zero-retention policy. Your IP address and related information are processed in real-time and are not stored after your session ends. No persistent records of your visits are maintained.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Service uses the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for content delivery and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may temporarily process your IP address in accordance with their privacy policy.
- Map Tiles: We use CartoDB/OpenStreetMap for map display. Map tile requests may be logged by these providers according to their respective privacy policies.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request information about any personal data we process about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request restriction of processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Since we do not store personal data, most of these rights are satisfied by default. To exercise any rights, contact us at privacy@ubiera.io.
6.1 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your IP address based on:
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary to provide the Service you have requested.
- Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our terms of service.
7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
7.1 Categories of Personal Information
Under CCPA, we temporarily process the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: IP address (not stored)
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from IP address (not stored)
7.2 Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. This has been our policy since inception.
8. HIPAA Compliance Notice
ubiera.io is not intended to be used as a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA. Our Service:
- Does not collect, store, or process Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Does not integrate with healthcare systems or electronic health records.
- Is not designed for use in healthcare settings where HIPAA applies.
If you are a healthcare provider or covered entity, you should not use this Service to process any patient-related information.
9. International Data Transfers
Our Service is operated from the United States using Cloudflare's global network. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be temporarily processed in the country where the nearest Cloudflare edge server is located. We rely on Cloudflare's data processing agreements and Standard Contractual Clauses for any international transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections.
- Cloudflare's enterprise-grade DDoS protection and security features.
- Regular security assessments and updates.
- Minimal data processing (privacy by design).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@ubiera.io
- Website: ubiera.io
13.1 Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@ubiera.io.
13.2 Supervisory Authority
If you are in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.