Privacy Policy

At HWD (Historical WHOIS Database), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our services:

Personal Information

Information that identifies you as an individual:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company details
Account Information: Username, password, account preferences
Billing Information: Payment details, billing address, transaction history
Communications: Correspondence with our support team, feedback, survey responses

Usage Data

Information about how you interact with our services:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Patterns: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent on site
Performance Data: Error reports, crash data, performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

Purpose	Description	Legal Basis
Service Delivery	To provide and maintain our historical WHOIS database services	Contractual necessity
Customer Support	To respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide assistance	Legitimate interest
Service Improvement	To analyze usage patterns and enhance our services	Legitimate interest
Communication	To send service updates, security alerts, and administrative messages	Legitimate interest
Marketing	To send promotional materials (with your consent)	Consent
Legal Compliance	To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights	Legal obligation

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our services (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of HWD, our users, or others
With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to specific sharing

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

International Data Transfers

As a global provider of historical WHOIS data, we may transfer your information to countries outside your country of residence, including India and the United States.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions where applicable
Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection rules than your country.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

                        Encryption: Data in transit using TLS 1.2+ and data at rest using AES-256 encryption
Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
Incident Response: Established procedures for security incident handling
Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for all staff

                    

While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Rights & Choices

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

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
Objection: Object to processing of your information
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@historicalwhoisdatabase.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (cannot be disabled)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our services
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (opt-in required)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Last Updated: January 10, 2026