IP & Geolocation
IP Address & Geolocation Information Policy
IP address and geolocation tools provide approximate information based on public databases and commercial geolocation feeds. Results should never be treated as precise physical location.
How IP lookups work
IP address metadata is sourced from public allocation records and commercial geolocation providers. Records reflect registration data, not the physical location of a specific device.
Accuracy limits
Geolocation accuracy varies from country-level to city-level. VPNs, mobile carriers, CGNAT, and enterprise networks routinely return inaccurate or misleading location data.
Appropriate use
IP information is appropriate for general diagnostics, content localization hints, and approximate routing context. It is not appropriate for legal identification, precise location enforcement, or safety-critical decisions.