Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Overview

DNSMonster is an open-source passive DNS monitoring framework. This privacy policy explains how we handle data when you use our documentation website and the DNSMonster software.

Documentation Website

Information We Collect

This documentation website does not collect personal information. We do not use cookies, analytics, or tracking mechanisms.

Third-Party Services

• GitHub: Our source code and documentation are hosted on GitHub. Please refer to GitHub’s Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.

DNSMonster Software

Privacy-First Design

DNSMonster is designed with privacy in mind:

• IP Masking: The software includes built-in functionality to mask Layer 3 IP addresses (both IPv4 and IPv6), preventing the tracing of DNS queries back to individual users.
• Local Deployment: DNSMonster is designed to be deployed within your own infrastructure. You have complete control over what data is collected and how it is stored.
• No Data Collection by Us: We (the DNSMonster developers) do not collect, store, or have access to any data processed by your DNSMonster installations.

Your Responsibilities

When deploying DNSMonster, you are responsible for:

• Complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
• Implementing appropriate data retention and deletion policies
• Ensuring proper access controls to DNS data
• Obtaining necessary consents for monitoring DNS traffic
• Configuring IP masking and other privacy features appropriately

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the documentation repository.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or DNSMonster, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Last updated: December 2, 2025