Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

1. Introduction

RDAP API ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Data We Collect

Account data

  • Name and email address (provided during registration)
  • Hashed password (never stored in plain text)

Billing data

  • Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe. We only store your Stripe customer ID and the last four digits of your payment method.

Usage data

  • API request logs: query type, queried domain, response time, cache status, and timestamp.
  • Monthly aggregated request counts per user.

Technical data

  • IP address and user agent (from web sessions).
  • Session cookies for authentication.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and maintain the Service.
  • To enforce rate limits and usage quotas.
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions.
  • To send transactional emails (verification, password reset).
  • To detect and prevent abuse.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

  • Stripe — for payment processing.
  • Law enforcement — if required by law.

5. Data Retention

  • Account data is retained while your account is active.
  • API request logs are retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted.
  • You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies only for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Export your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and secure session management.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].