Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use whocall.me, we may collect the following information:
- Account information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and optionally a username.
- Phone numbers: Phone numbers you search for or report as spam are stored in our database.
- IP address: Your IP address is logged when you submit reports (for moderation) and when you log in (for security). Publicly displayed IPs are masked.
- Cookies: We use session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only to operate and improve the service:
- Phone numbers and comments are displayed publicly to help identify spam calls.
- Email addresses are used for account authentication and password resets (if implemented).
- IP addresses are used for rate limiting and moderation purposes only.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Phone numbers and comments submitted as spam reports are displayed publicly on the website.
4. Google Sign-In
If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your email address and name from Google. We do not receive your Google password. Google's privacy policy applies to the initial authentication step.
5. reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA on our forms to prevent automated submissions. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information (such as device and browser data) and sends it to Google for analysis. This data is handled according to Google's privacy policy.
6. Third-Party Services
Some tools on this site use third-party APIs:
- DNS Lookup: Uses Google DNS-over-HTTPS (dns.google)
- SSL Checker: Connects directly to the target domain
- MAC Lookup: Uses api.macvendors.com
- QR Code Generator: Uses api.qrserver.com
- IP Lookup: Uses ip-api.com and IPinfo
These services have their own privacy policies. We do not send personal information to these APIs.
7. Data Retention
Spam reports are retained indefinitely to maintain the database. Account information is retained until you request deletion. You can delete your reports at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us. You may also delete your account by reaching out to our team.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].