Data controller
Registry Lookup operates this website as an independent educational resource. For purposes of data protection law, Registry Lookup acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website. This means we determine how and why your data is processed when you visit our pages.
We take our responsibilities as data controller seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
Information we collect
Registry Lookup collects limited information from visitors to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include the following categories.
Technical data
When you visit our website, our servers and hosting infrastructure automatically collect certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website address, pages you visit on our site, time and date of your visit, and time spent on pages. This technical data is collected through server logs and is used for security monitoring, performance optimisation, and statistical analysis.
Analytics data
We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect information about your visit including pages viewed, links clicked, and general navigation patterns. This information helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics data is typically aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Advertising data
Our website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These advertising services may collect information about your browsing behaviour to display relevant advertisements. This may include information about other websites you have visited and your interests. Advertising partners process this data according to their own privacy policies.
Contact information
If you contact us directly through email or contact forms, we collect the information you provide including your email address and any details included in your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add contact information to marketing lists.
Cookies and similar technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, analysing how you use the site, and supporting advertising services.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. These cookies enable core features and security. They do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to operate.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are placed by our analytics providers.
Advertising cookies are placed by our advertising partners, primarily Google AdSense. These cookies track your browsing behaviour across websites to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements. These are third-party cookies placed by advertising networks.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are placed. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
For advertising cookies specifically, you can opt out of personalised advertising through industry opt-out tools. The Digital Advertising Alliance, Network Advertising Initiative, and European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance all provide opt-out mechanisms. Google also offers settings to control advertising personalisation through your Google account.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes.
Website operation and improvement involves using technical and analytics data to maintain our website, ensure security, identify and fix problems, and improve content based on how visitors use the site. This processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our service.
Analytics and statistics involves aggregating visitor data to understand usage patterns, popular content, and visitor demographics. This helps us make informed decisions about content development. This processing is based on our legitimate interests in understanding our audience.
Advertising involves displaying relevant advertisements to support our free content. Our advertising partners use data to show ads that may interest you. This processing is based on consent that you provide through cookie consent mechanisms or your continued use of the site with cookies enabled.
Communication involves responding to inquiries when you contact us. We use your contact information to reply to your message. This processing is necessary to respond to your request.
Legal basis for processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we process personal data on the following legal bases.
Legitimate interests form the basis for processing technical data for security and website operation, analytics data for understanding usage and improving services, and similar processing necessary for running an online publication. We have assessed that these activities do not override your fundamental rights and are necessary for our business operations.
Consent forms the basis for advertising cookies and personalised advertising. Where required, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Contractual necessity forms the basis for responding to your communications when you contact us requesting information or assistance.
Third-party services
Our website uses services provided by third parties who may process personal data on our behalf or as independent data controllers.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may collect and use data about your visit and browsing behaviour to serve relevant advertisements. Google acts as an independent data controller for advertising data. You can review Google's privacy policy and advertising settings through your Google account or the links provided in their privacy documentation.
Hosting providers
Our website is hosted on infrastructure that may process technical data including IP addresses and access logs. Hosting providers act as data processors following our instructions regarding data handling.
Analytics services
We may use analytics services to collect and analyse visitor data. These services process data according to their terms and privacy policies. Where we use such services, we configure them to respect user privacy to the extent their settings allow.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Specific retention periods vary by data type.
Server logs containing technical data are typically retained for security and operational purposes for a period of several months before being deleted or anonymised. Analytics data is generally aggregated and anonymised, with raw data retained according to our analytics provider's policies. Contact information from communications is retained for as long as necessary to respond and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up.
Cookies expire according to their settings. Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others persist for longer periods. Advertising and analytics cookies typically have expiration periods set by the third-party providers.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses secure HTTPS connections to encrypt data in transit. We use reputable hosting providers with appropriate security measures. Access to systems containing personal data is restricted to authorised personnel.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from our website.
International transfers
Some of the third-party services we use may transfer data outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards recognised under data protection law, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other valid transfer mechanisms.
Google, as our advertising partner, participates in data transfer frameworks and implements appropriate safeguards for international transfers. You can find information about Google's data transfer practices in their privacy documentation.
Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have rights regarding your personal data. These rights are subject to certain conditions and exceptions.
The right of access allows you to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. The right to rectification allows you to request correction of inaccurate data. The right to erasure allows you to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances. The right to restriction allows you to request limited processing of your data in certain situations. The right to data portability allows you to receive your data in a structured format. The right to object allows you to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the methods described below. We will respond to requests within one month as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
External links
Our website contains links to external websites, including official government registries and European Union portals. These external sites are not operated by us and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.
Children
Our website is not directed at children under sixteen years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us so we can delete the information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes that materially affect how we handle personal data, we will provide more prominent notice where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell personal data?
No. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Our use of advertising services involves third-party cookies, but this is not a sale of data. Advertising partners collect data directly through their own technologies according to their privacy policies.
Can I use the site without cookies?
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, this may affect functionality and your experience on our site. Essential cookies are necessary for basic operation. You can typically use the site with analytics and advertising cookies disabled, though you will still see advertisements, they may be less relevant to your interests.
How do I opt out of personalised advertising?
You can opt out of personalised advertising through several mechanisms. Google provides advertising settings in your Google account. Industry opt-out tools are available through the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative. You can also configure your browser to block third-party cookies.
What happens to my data if I contact you?
If you contact us, we store your message and contact information to respond to your inquiry. We do not add your email to marketing lists or share it with third parties. We retain communications for a reasonable period in case of follow-up, then delete them.
Do you track my searches on official registries?
No. When you follow links from our site to official registry portals, you leave our website. We do not track your activity on those external sites. Any tracking on official registry sites is governed by their own privacy policies.
How can I contact you about privacy matters?
For privacy-related inquiries, requests to exercise your rights, or questions about this policy, you can contact us through the general contact information provided on our About page. Please include sufficient detail for us to understand and respond to your request.
What supervisory authority can I contact?
You have the right to lodge complaints with a data protection supervisory authority. The relevant authority depends on where you are located. For EU residents, this is typically the data protection authority in your member state. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available on the European Data Protection Board website.
Is this policy available in other languages?
This privacy policy is currently available in English only. If translation is required for legal purposes, you are responsible for obtaining an appropriate translation. In case of conflict between translations, the English version prevails.