Can TLDs be used for domain anonymity?

Top-level domains (TLDs) themselves do not provide domain anonymity directly. Domain anonymity, also known as domain privacy or WHOIS privacy, refers to the practice of shielding the personal information of domain owners from being publicly accessible in the WHOIS database.

When a domain is registered, domain registrars are required to collect and publish certain contact information about the domain owner in the WHOIS database. This information typically includes the owner's name, email address, phone number, and physical address. This data is publicly accessible to anyone who performs a WHOIS lookup on the domain.

Domain anonymity services, often provided by domain registrars as an optional service, help protect the privacy of domain owners by replacing their personal contact information in the WHOIS database with generic or proxy contact details. This prevents their personal information from being publicly visible.

While TLDs themselves do not provide domain anonymity, domain registrars typically offer domain anonymity services for domains registered under any TLD, regardless of the TLD's specific policies or regulations. Domain owners can usually opt for domain anonymity protection during the domain registration process or enable it later through their registrar's control panel.

It's important to note that the availability and cost of domain anonymity services may vary depending on the domain registrar and the TLD. Additionally, certain TLDs or domain registries may have specific rules or restrictions regarding domain anonymity services, so it's essential for domain owners to review the terms and conditions of their registrar and TLD registry.