Privacy Policy
BCBSLookup.com ("we," "us," "our") operates the website located at thebcbsprefixlookup.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our prefix lookup tool, the prefix you enter is processed entirely in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or log the prefixes you search for. The lookup happens client-side against a locally cached data file. No search queries are sent to our servers.
If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:
- IP address (anonymized where required by law)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of visit
This information is used for website analytics, performance optimization, and security monitoring. It is not used to personally identify you.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site (which pages are visited, how long users stay). This helps us improve the tool and content.
- Advertising cookies: Our advertising partners may place cookies to serve relevant ads. These are governed by the ad network's own privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use automatically collected data to:
- Monitor and improve website performance
- Understand which pages and tools are most useful
- Detect and prevent abuse or security threats
- Serve contextually relevant advertising
We do not sell, rent, or share personally identifiable information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Cloudflare: Provides hosting, CDN, and security services. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and request metadata. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising networks: If we display ads, the ad network may use cookies and similar technologies. Their data practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days and then automatically deleted. Contact form emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email listed on our contact page.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
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. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, see our contact page.