Privacy Policy - DNSLens

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how DNSLens ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use https://dnslens.app (the "Service").

This page is provided for general informational purposes and may not cover every legal requirement in every jurisdiction. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

Domains, hostnames, URLs, IP addresses, or other inputs you submit to run lookups and tools.
Any messages or feedback you send to us.

Information collected automatically

Device and usage data such as pages viewed, approximate timestamps, and basic request metadata.
Your IP address may be processed for security, fraud prevention, and rate limiting.
Theme preference (light/dark) stored in your browser using local storage.

How We Use Information

Provide and operate the Service (DNS lookups, tool output generation, and page rendering).
Maintain security and prevent abuse (including rate limiting and monitoring for suspicious activity).
Improve the Service (debugging, performance, and feature planning).
Respond to your support requests and communications.

Ads and Affiliate Links

DNSLens displays advertisements and affiliate links from third-party partners. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This revenue helps support the free tools and content we provide.

For complete details about our affiliate relationships and the companies we partner with, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

If you click an ad or affiliate link, you will be taken to a third-party website. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Cookies and Local Storage

DNSLens uses limited browser storage to remember preferences (for example, your theme selection). We also use a first-party cookie to store your analytics consent choice.

Analytics

If you opt in, DNSLens uses Google Analytics to help us understand how the site is used (for example, which pages are visited and how often). Google Analytics may set cookies or similar identifiers in your browser.

Purpose: Measure and improve site usage.
Provider: Google (Google Analytics).
Legal basis (where applicable): Consent for analytics cookies.

Consent cookie

We store your choice in a cookie named dnslens_consent_analytics with a value of granted or denied. If you reject analytics cookies, we do not load Google Analytics.

Sharing of Information

We may share information in these circumstances:

With service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting and infrastructure), subject to appropriate safeguards.
To comply with law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the Service.
In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition), where permitted by law.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Service, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is processed.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Your Choices

You can clear your browser’s local storage to remove saved preferences (such as theme).
You can clear cookies for dnslens.app to remove your analytics consent choice and be prompted again.
You can choose not to use the Service if you do not agree with this policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the DNSLens website.