1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CheckNowIP (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://checknowip.com (the “Website”).
By using the Website, you agree that we may use cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie consent preferences where available.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, session information, and usage activity. Cookies may also be used for analytics, security, advertising, and personalization.
Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, tags, scripts, and device identifiers.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following types of cookies on CheckNowIP.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function properly.
They may be used for:
Basic website operation
Security
Load balancing
Fraud and abuse prevention
Remembering cookie consent choices
You cannot usually disable these cookies without affecting the basic functionality of the Website.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help improve your experience on the Website.
They may be used to remember:
Language preferences
Display preferences
Recently used tools
User interface settings
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.
They may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
Browser and device information
Approximate location
Error and performance data
We use this information to improve the Website, fix issues, and understand user behavior.
3.4 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies may be used to display ads that are more relevant to you.
We may use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising services. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visit to this Website or other websites.
Advertising cookies may be used to:
Display personalized or non-personalized ads
Limit how often you see an ad
Measure ad performance
Prevent ad fraud
Understand ad interactions
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website.
These third parties may include:
Google AdSense
Analytics providers
Security and anti-abuse providers
Content delivery or performance services
Other advertising partners
We do not control third-party cookies directly. The use of third-party cookies is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
5. Google AdSense Cookies
CheckNowIP may use Google AdSense to display advertisements.
Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and/or other websites on the Internet.
Google’s advertising cookies may help Google and its partners show personalized ads, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud.
You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s advertising settings.
6. Consent for Users in Certain Regions
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or another region where cookie consent is required, we may ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies, including analytics and advertising cookies.
You may be able to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences through a cookie banner or consent management tool.
7. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear cookies when closing the browser
Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.
8. Browser Cookie Settings
You can usually manage cookies in the settings menu of your browser.
Common browser help pages include:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Samsung Internet
Opera
If you use a mobile device, you may also manage cookies and tracking preferences through your device settings.
9. Advertising Choices
You may manage personalized advertising preferences through Google’s advertising settings.
You may also use industry opt-out tools where available in your region.
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads. It means the ads you see may be less personalized.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
CheckNowIP
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://checknowip.com