Trustname's Unique Two-Tier Domain Privacy Protection - Domain Security & GDPR Masking
At Trustname, we believe that as a domain owner, you deserve the highest level of privacy—a fundamental right. That’s why protecting your personal information is a core part of our commitment to you, as we strive to become the most trusted domain registrar in the world.
We continuously enhance our features to ensure your data protection and security. Unlike most registrars that use a single layer of proxy masking to protect your personal data, Trustname goes further with our unique two-tier privacy protection. Here’s how it works…
Why Choose Our Two-Tier Domain Privacy Protection?
To own a domain name, you need to submit personal information like your name, email, phone number, and address, and these details are stored in the public WHOIS database. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) oversees domain names and sets these regulations.
With your personal data in the WHOIS database, anyone—including cybercriminals—can perform a WHOIS lookup and access the contact information of the domain registrant (you in this case).
Trustname offers a unique two-tier domain data protection service that goes beyond the single-layer approach. We replace your personal details in the WHOIS database with generic information on two layers, significantly enhancing your security.
Let’s delve deeper into how our two-tier privacy protection works:
- Tier 1: we use Harakiri, a proxy service from Perfect Privacy LLC, to mask your contact details;
- Tier 2: we further secure encrypted data using WHOISPPS (WHOIS Privacy Protection Service LLC).
These services replace your contact information with proxy details that can never be traced back to you, safeguarding your personal details. You still retain full control over your domain name while keeping your information secure.
Using privacy proxies and WHOIS data protection services, as provided by Trustname, is legal and compliant with .
Difference Between Tier 1 and Tier 2 WHOIS Domain Privacy
Our signature two-tier domain data protection employs a multi-jurisdictional approach, partnering with proxy companies across various countries to enhance your data security and confidentiality.
The main difference between tier 1 and tier 2 domain privacy is the level of anonymity and the entities involved in protecting your information.
Trustname’s Tier 1 WHOIS Data Protection
In Tier 1, we bind your domain with Perfect Privacy LLC, a security company located in St. Kitts and Nevis. This service replaces your personal details in the WHOIS database with proxy information. Your domain ownership remains intact and unchanged.
This is the basic level of domain privacy that many registrars offer, ensuring that your personal information remains hidden from the public.
Trustname’s Tier 2 WHOIS Data Protection
We don’t stop at Tier 1. In Tier 2, we add an extra layer of privacy by hiding the actual registration information you had to submit using WHOIS Privacy Protection Service LLC, based in the United States.
Basically, you get a “proxy of a proxy”! Our second security partner further hides your details, making it extremely difficult for any bad actor to uncover your identity. Attackers would need to breach both security layers across different regions—an almost impossible task!
Using two security layers creates a robust shield across jurisdictions, taking your security and privacy protection to a whole new level.
Your WHOIS Data Is Safest with Trustname
Your WHOIS information is secure with our two-tiered approach. Accessing it requires navigating legal channels and obtaining multiple court orders.
If someone tries to access your domain information, they face significant challenges. First, they must contact the privacy services we use. Next, they need to reach out to the registrar, Trustname, and follow our specific procedures for disclosing owner information.
Our unique two-tier, multi-jurisdictional WHOIS data protection service requires the requester to obtain three court orders from different jurisdictions:
These stringent requirements mean most people trying to access information get discouraged—it’s difficult and expensive to obtain court orders across regions. Without these, your personal information will never be disclosed.
Trustname’s Domain Privacy in Action
Without Trustname’s domain privacy protection, a WHOIS lookup on your domain would reveal:
Your Real Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address
Owning a domain requires you to verify your details, meaning anyone accessing the WHOIS database can see your personal information.
WHOIS data with Trustname’s ultimate two-tier WHOIS privacy protection:
Tier 1 protection:
Name: Perfect Privacy LLC
Address: P.O. Box 590, Springates East, Government Road, St. Kitts and Nevis
Email: privacy@harakiri.org
Tier 2 protection:
Name: WHOIS Privacy Protection Service LLC
Address: 9561 Satellite Boulevard Suite, Orlando, FL 32837 US
317-FKN1103319
Email: privacy@Whoispps.com
Trustname’s two-tier approach to domain privacy makes our platform the safest haven for your domain name. And the best part? You get it for free with every domain name you register or transfer to us!
We’ve made it incredibly difficult to access domain information, even through legal means, since this would require obtaining court orders from three regions.
Trustname’s Two-Tier Domain Protection: a Nightmare for Bad Actors
Over the years guarding our customers’ domains, we’ve learned the specific tactics that bad actors use to exploit webmasters. At Trustname, we’ve continuously evolved to stay several steps ahead of scammers and hackers looking to steal your data. Our two-tier data protection shields your domain and website from a wide range of threats and vulnerabilities, including:
- spam and unsolicited emails;
- unsolicited phone calls and SMS messages;
- phishing and the risk of identity theft;
- fraudulent domain transfers that other registrars are susceptible to;
- competitors gaining access to your private information;
- damage to your domain’s reputation, leading to…;
- being listed as malware or getting de-ranked in search engines.
At Trustname, we ensure you stay ahead of any suspicious activity. If any changes are attempted on your domain, you’ll receive an SMS alert immediately so you can take necessary action if you didn’t initiate them. We understand we can’t rely solely on emails, as it’s easy to miss a message sent to your inbox (many of us have thousands of unread emails ;)). That’s why we also send notifications via SMS, ensuring you never miss a critical update.
GDPR Domain Masking
If you’re located in Europe, we automatically mask your contact information from public records like the WHOIS database to comply with GDPR. We also understand that potential partners may want to contact you but might be unable to since your details are shielded.
At Trustname, once Domain Privacy is enabled, any contact requests made to your proxy details in the WHOIS database will be forwarded to your email registered with us. With Trustname’s Domain Privacy, your domain gets an additional layer of security since you are already protected under GDPR. For more details, please refer to our Domain Registration Agreement.
Limitations of WHOIS Domain Privacy Protection Service
At Trustname, we’ll go to great lengths to ensure the privacy and security of your domains and websites. However, our private WHOIS protection doesn’t extend to many .
One notable exception is the .us domain. Since March 2005, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has mandated that .us extension owners must publicly list their information and cannot opt for data protection.
Activating Your Two-Tier WHOIS Domain Privacy Protection at Trustname
To enable Trustname’s Domain Privacy + Protection for your web address, please follow the steps explained in this article.
Conclusion
At Trustname, we set a high standard for protecting public WHOIS data and domain contact information with our two-tier privacy protection. We invite independent experts to review the WHOIS data of web addresses registered with Trustname to validate our commitment to privacy. With Trustname’s unique two-tier protection, you can rest assured that your personal information remains secure and out of reach from prying eyes. Choose Trustname for unparalleled security and protection in domain registration!