Compliance and due diligence
With 20+ years of experience, we at MaxMind understand that the vetting process for an IP intelligence data partner requires a rigorous review of compliance documentation, security certifications, and technical specifications. As a way to streamline this process, we have compiled here the resources you need to verify MaxMind's commitment to transparency and privacy.
Privacy and legal
- Privacy policy: A comprehensive document detailing how MaxMind collects, processes, and uses data. Access our privacy policy.
- GDPR/CCPA compliance: Documentation that specifically addresses MaxMind's role in complying with these major data privacy laws, including information on data handling and consumer request procedures. Access our data privacy documentation.
- Publicly verifiable audits: For independent verification of security and privacy controls, a SOC 3 report is publicly available. Access our SOC 3 report.
Security and integrity
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API security and protocols: All API requests are
secured with mandatory TLS 1.2 or greater, using standard HTTPS
authentication.
Learn more about API requests.
Note: While our security protocols are publicly documented, specific architecture and implementation details for data encryption at rest are reserved for qualified enterprise prospects and are contained in our SOC 2 Type II report. - Data accuracy and methodology: Detailed documentation on how our data is collected, validated, and maintained. This includes accuracy metrics for various regions and data types, along with an explanation of our confidence scores. Learn more about geolocation accuracy.
- Security certifications: We adhere to the highest standards of security and privacy. We have completed a SOC 2 Type II audit and maintain an information security management system based on the ISO 27001 standard. Learn more about our commitment to security.
Technical documentation
- Developer portal: The central hub for all API and developer-related documentation, including specifications for all of MaxMind's web services and databases. Access the MaxMind Developer Portal.
- Database formats: Technical specifications for our database formats, including .mmdb and .csv, for customers who prefer a local, on-premise solution. View database formats.