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Cookie Policy
This page explains cookies, local storage, and similar technologies used by ShowIP.net.
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Short version
Public endpoints such as /ip, /json, /headers, and the CIDR calculator do not require a ShowIP.net account. Browser pages may still use first-party analytics cookies, Google Analytics cookies, Google advertising and consent storage, and normal third-party requests for ads or maps.
| Technology | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
genny_session |
Administrator login session for private admin and analytics pages. | Essential for logged-in operators. |
_genny_analytics_visitor |
First-party visitor identifier used for simple aggregate product analytics. It is not used for advertising targeting. | Analytics. |
_genny_analytics_session |
First-party short-lived session identifier used for simple aggregate product analytics. It is not used for advertising targeting. | Analytics. |
_ga and _ga_<measurement-id> |
Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish visitors and maintain session state where Google Analytics is enabled and consent/settings allow it. | Analytics. |
| Google AdSense cookies and local storage | Ad serving, ad measurement, fraud prevention, and personalization where allowed by consent and settings. | Advertising. |
| Google Funding Choices consent storage | Stores and communicates consent choices for Google advertising purposes, including vendor and purpose choices, where the consent message is shown. | Consent. |
| OpenStreetMap tile requests | Loads map tiles for approximate IP location maps. The tile provider receives normal browser request metadata. | Functional third-party request. |
Control options
You can delete or block cookies in your browser. Where Google Privacy & messaging/Funding Choices is shown, use the controls in that message to make Google Analytics and advertising consent choices. Blocking cookies may disable administrator login, consent storage, and some analytics or advertising behavior. See Google's AdSense cookie guidance and Analytics cookie guidance for more detail.
More detail is available in the Privacy Policy.