Geolocation
IP geolocation maps your internet connection to a physical location, influencing everything from search results to streaming access. These articles explore how geolocation works, why it's often inaccurate, and how services use — and misuse — your location data. Learn what your IP address reveals about where you are and how to control it.
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How Accurate Is IP Geolocation?
IP geolocation is often presented as precise. In reality, it's accurate at the country level, moderate at city level, and unreliable for exact addresses.
Can Websites Detect Your Real Country?
Websites use IP geolocation, browser fingerprinting, GPS, cookies, and more to detect your real country. Learn how each method works and how to protect your privacy.
Why Your IP Location Is Wrong (And Why That's Normal)
Your IP location rarely matches your real address. Learn why geolocation databases get it wrong and why that imprecision actually helps protect your privacy.
How Streaming Services Detect Your Real Location
Streaming platforms use IP geolocation, DNS analysis, browser fingerprinting, and more to enforce regional content restrictions. Here's how it all works.
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