Last updated: July 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how TWS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and domain research tools. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
- Tool usage data: When you use our domain tools we process the domain name or keyword you enter and your IP address for rate-limiting and abuse prevention. Queries are not linked to your identity and are automatically deleted when the cache expires.
- Contact form: If you contact us we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use essential cookies for site functionality (such as remembering your cookie consent choice and dark-mode preference). With your consent, we and our partners also use analytics and advertising cookies as described below.
- Server logs: Like most websites, our server automatically records standard technical information including IP address, browser type, referring pages and timestamps.
Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Please note the following important disclosures:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices (US) or www.youronlinechoices.com (EU).
- For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Consent for EEA, UK and Switzerland Visitors
If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, we request your consent before any advertising or analytics cookies are set, in line with the GDPR and Google’s EU User Consent Policy. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the consent banner shown on your first visit, and you may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Your Privacy Rights
- EEA/UK (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, to restrict or object to processing, and to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
- California and other US states (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as those terms are defined by law. We do not sell personal information for money; however, personalized advertising may constitute “sharing” — you can opt out via the cookie consent banner or the advertising opt-out links above.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Third-Party Data Sources
Our domain tools query third-party services including RDAP registries, Google DNS-over-HTTPS, and Cloudflare DNS. These queries are made from our server (your IP address is not forwarded), and those services process the queried domain names under their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (COPPA). If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention & Security
Cached tool results are retained for up to 24 hours. Rate-limit counters are retained for 1 hour. Contact form messages are retained only as long as needed to handle your inquiry. We use industry-standard security measures, although no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, visit our Contact page.