Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 March 2026 — macaddresslookups.com (“we”, “us”, “our”)

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how macaddresslookups.com collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide: We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our MAC address lookup tool. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the content of your message.

b) Automatically collected information: Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log standard server data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and date/time of access. This information is used for security, performance monitoring, and analytics.

c) Search queries: MAC address or vendor name search terms you enter may be recorded for the purpose of improving the service. We do not link search terms to any personal identity.

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
  • Analytics cookies: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services may set their own cookies.
  • Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

Third-party vendors and ad networks, including Google, use cookies to serve ads on our site based on users' prior visits to our website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or Google Ads Settings.

5. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and improve our MAC address lookup service
  • To monitor and analyse usage and performance
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Hosting companies, analytics providers, and other vendors who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • Advertising partners: Google AdSense and associated advertising networks as described in Section 4.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

7. Data Retention

Server log data is retained according to our hosting provider's standard retention policies, typically no longer than 90 days. Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to resolve the matter and for reasonable follow-up purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at macaddresslookups@gmail.com.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including the IEEE Standards website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
macaddresslookups@gmail.com