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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-11-12 · Applies to Simple IP Tools for iOS and Android

Simple IP Tools is designed with privacy as a core principle. This policy explains what data is — and isn't — handled by the app, on both iOS and Android.

Summary

Simple IP Tools does not collect, store on any server, or share any personally identifiable information, and never sends your personal data to third-party servers. We do not use analytics, advertising SDKs, crash reporters, or any third-party tracking.

What the app does

The app performs standard network diagnostic operations against hosts that you explicitly specify, including:

• DNS lookups via the device's system resolver (Apple's dnssd on iOS, Android's DnsResolver on Android)
• ICMP echo (ping) and TCP/UDP connection probes
• HTTPS requests to public IP-echo services (used only by the "My IP" feature to detect your public address)
• WHOIS queries to public registry servers (ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC, AFRINIC, IANA, and any custom server you specify)
• Traceroute via ICMP/ICMPv6

All of these are direct network connections from your device to the targets you choose. None of them go through any server operated by the app's developer.

Local data storage

The app stores a small amount of data locally on your device (in UserDefaults on iOS, SharedPreferences on Android):

• Query history — the last 20 entries per tool (the hostnames or IPs you typed).
• UI preferences iOS — such as the last-used tab.

This data is stored on your device only. It is included in your own device backup (iCloud or Google) if you have enabled backups — it is never sent to the developer or to any other party.

History can be cleared at any time with "Clear All" in each tool's history sheet, or by uninstalling the app.

Permissions

iOS On first use of certain features (Ping, Port Scanner), iOS may show a "Local Network" permission prompt. This is a system-level permission required by Apple for any app that interacts with devices on your local network.

Android The app does not ask for any permission.

On both platforms, the app does not perform any background scanning or discovery — it acts only when you press a button.

No third-party services

The app contains no third-party SDKs, analytics, advertising or tracking code. Public infrastructure services it may reach include:

• ipify.org — public IP detection (My IP)
• Standard public WHOIS servers (when you perform a WHOIS or IP Owner lookup)
• Whatever hosts and ports you explicitly enter into the app

Children's privacy

The app does not knowingly collect any data from anyone, including children. It does not require an account, email address, or any personal information to function.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes in a meaningful way, an updated version will be published at this URL.

Contact

For questions about this policy or the app in general, please email simpleiptools@przychocki.com.