What your public IP reveals
An IP address can often be associated with an internet provider, network operator, autonomous system and approximate geographic area. Accuracy varies considerably, especially for mobile networks, corporate networks and VPNs.
What it does not normally reveal
An IP lookup does not normally provide a visitor's exact street address, name or precise physical location. Only a device permission request can provide browser geolocation data, and NetPrivacyScan keeps that separate and opt-in.
Using a VPN? Websites generally see the VPN server's public IP when the VPN is correctly routing your traffic.
Why your IP can change
Many providers assign addresses dynamically. Switching networks, reconnecting, using mobile data or choosing another VPN server can all change the public IP visible to websites.