Privacy · 5 min read · By WhatsMyIPv4 Team · Updated June 24, 2026

What Can Websites See About You?

Open any website and it immediately learns a fair amount about you, all from normal browser behaviour. None of it includes your name on its own, but together it paints a detailed picture.

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What they can see

  • Your IP address, which gives a rough location and your ISP.
  • Your browser, version, operating system, and device type.
  • Your screen size, language, and time zone.
  • The page that referred you, and how you move through the site.
  • Enough combined detail to fingerprint and recognise you.

What they cannot see

  • Your name or exact home address, unless you give it.
  • Files on your device or other tabs you have open.
  • Your passwords for other sites.

How to share less

  • Use a VPN to hide your IP and location.
  • Use a privacy browser and block third-party cookies.
  • Check what you're exposing with our Browser Info and IP leak tools.

Frequently asked questions

Can a website see my exact location?

Not from your IP, which is only city-level at best. A site can ask for precise GPS location, but your browser prompts you first and you can say no.

Does incognito mode hide me from websites?

No. Incognito only stops your own browser from saving history. Sites still see your IP and browser details. See our incognito guide.

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