Can websites see my GPS location without asking?

No. The Geolocation API requires explicit user permission. Your approximate IP-based location is always visible without permission.

Should I grant geolocation permission to websites?

Only grant it to sites with a clear need (maps, ride-sharing). Deny it for news sites and shopping.

Does a VPN hide my GPS location?

A VPN changes your IP-based location but not your GPS location. If you grant GPS permission, sites can see your real location regardless of VPN use.

Why is the IP location wrong?

IP geolocation maps your IP to your ISP's regional infrastructure, not your actual location.

Geolocation Check

Click "Check Location" to begin the geolocation analysis. Grant browser geolocation permission if prompted to share GPS coordinates. Compare your browser-reported GPS location with IP-based geolocation. Note any discrepancies between locations — this reveals what sites can infer about you. Uses ipapi.co for IP geolocation (external API). Your IP is sent to determine approximate location. GPS data stays local.