Security, Privacy & Trust

Our Commitment to Privacy & Data Protection

GeoPlugin is operated in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We act as a Data Controller under GDPR definitions and adhere to all relevant obligations.
We have never shared—and commit to never sharing—any user-provided data (such as email addresses, API keys, or IP addresses submitted during lookups) with third parties.
Our Privacy Policy serves as a binding agreement and details exactly how we handle data minimally and securely.

For end-users of your site or app using GeoPlugin: we process IP-to-location lookups without retaining personal data long-term or using it for profiling/marketing.

We enable you (our customers) to stay GDPR-compliant when collecting/using location data—our services flag when GDPR rules may apply to a visitor (e.g., EU-based IPs), and we provide guidance on consent, transparency, and lawful processing in resources like our GDPR location data guide.

Secure & Encrypted Data Transmission

All GeoPlugin API endpoints support SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS):

Securely retrieve geolocation results without exposing data in transit.
Compatible with modern browsers and security standards—no mixed-content warnings.
Enterprise-grade accuracy delivered over protected channels to prevent interception or tampering.

This ensures your API calls (and any location intelligence you derive) remain confidential and tamper-resistant.

Infrastructure & Reliability

99.9% uptime — monitored in real-time with public statistics on requests per hour/day.

Handles over 1 billion API requests per month for 100,000+ active users across 195+ countries.

Scalable, redundant infrastructure designed for mission-critical personalization and targeting.
No installation required—just a simple one-line script or API call—minimizing your attack surface.

Security Features Enabled by GeoPlugin

Our geolocation powers tools that help you strengthen your own security and compliance:

Geo Blocking Service — Restrict or allow access based on country, region, or city to block malicious traffic, comply with regional sanctions/licensing, reduce fraud/spam, or protect copyrighted content.
Geo IP Redirect — Safely guide users to compliant/localized versions of your site.
Detection of suspicious patterns (e.g., unexpected login locations) when combined with your app logic.

These capabilities let businesses enhance cybersecurity without invasive tracking.

Why Developers & Businesses Trust GeoPlugin

"GeoPlugin has been rock-solid for years in production—accurate, fast, GDPR-friendly, and zero privacy headaches."

(Developer feedback, 2025)

We undergo regular security reviews and maintain clean records—no history of data breaches or misuse. Our focus remains on providing enterprise-level IP intelligence responsibly.

Ready to integrate secure, privacy-respecting geolocation?

Questions about compliance, encryption, or our infrastructure? Contact support or review our full Privacy Policy.