Do I need WHOIS Privacy?

We recommend WHOIS Privacy to all non-transacting websites where it is unnecessary for your personal details to be visible and accessible. For example, If you are a blogger hiding your details will help prevent unsolicited contact and other unwelcomed attention.

If you are an online shop, business or agency we recommend leaving your personal details visible. Having your contact details easily accessible on the WHOIS database will help reassure your customers that you are a trustworthy outlet who can be easily contacted. 

  • 32 Users Found This Useful
Was this answer helpful?

Related Articles

How do I activate WHOIS Privacy on my domain?

If you are purchasing a new domain name and would like to hide your personal details, you can add...

What is WHOIS Privacy?

WHOIS Privacy is a privacy protection service for domain names. Essentially WHOIS Privacy makes...

What contact information is made shown for my domain?

Without WHOIS Privacy activated the following contact information is publicly available: Your...

What is the WHOIS database?

The WHOIS database is a publicly available database that contains the contact information and...

Can I hide my personal details from WHOIS for UK domains?

There are two different levels of privacy protection options available for UK domain owners. The...