What is domain privacy, and is it included in most hosting packages?
Simply put, domain privacy protects your personal information by keeping it out of a publicly accessible database. The global organization in charge of overseeing domain name ownership requires a name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to be associated with every registration. The data is compiled into the WHOIS database, which can be searched and mined by anyone for information.
Simply put, domain privacy protects your personal information by keeping it out of a publicly accessible database. The global organization in charge of overseeing domain name ownership requires a name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to be associated with every registration. The data is compiled into the WHOIS database, which can be searched and mined by anyone for information.