> ipapi is an IP geolocation API by apilayer: what it returns for a visitor's IP address, how sites use it and what to check for GDPR compliance.
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> Canonical: https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/security/ipapi

Security

# ipapi

Essential · [Official website](https://ipapi.com)

ipapi is an IP geolocation API operated by apilayer. Given a visitor's IP address, it returns an approximate location, time zone, currency and network details, which sites use for localisation, fraud checks or blocking. Each lookup sends the visitor's IP address to the ipapi service.

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At a glance

- Category

  [Security](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/security)

- Consent

  Essential

- Prior consent

  Required

- Documented cookies

  0

Compliance

## ipapi and the GDPR

ipapi is classified as “Essential”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy.

Cookies and trackers

## What ipapi sets and contacts

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