How does a website determine my location?

Your IP address identifies you on the Internet. These days, it’s likely that your computer shares an IP address with the other networked devices in your house or office. From your IP address, a website can determine your rough geographical location – not down to street level, but generally your city or area.

Can a website track your location without permission?

Websites Can Ask for Your Precise Location When a website asks for your location, modern web browsers show a permission prompt.

Can website owners see my location?

No, servers don’t identify you as an individual, unless you tell them who you are. To me (or rather my server), you’re just 17.121. 114.63.

Do websites track your IP address?

Virtually every website on the World Wide Web (Web) will track and record IP addresses as visitors click through the site’s pages. Two primary reasons for this are security and site improvement. Visitors are tracked by a website even when they don’t register or log in. Every website is hosted on a server.

Do websites see my IP address?

Assuming you’re using a router (as you should), those web sites can only see the router’s IP address, not your PC’s. And they can see how often you (or someone else sharing your router) visit their website. But they won’t be able to see that forever. Chances are your IP address is not a permanent fixture.

Can you still be tracked if your location services are off?

Yes, both iOS and Android phones can be tracked without a data connection. There are various mapping apps that have the ability to track the location of your phone even without the Internet connection.

Where is Trick browser located?

Head to the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the browser, and select More Tools > Developer Tools. , and hit Enter. The sensor menu appears on the bottom of the screen. In the Location dropdown menu, select the city of your choice—your selection will override your current location.