Anonymous domain registration???

[btra fan]

Hello all!

My web host offers something called "Anonymous Domain Registration" for $7.95 per year.

Here is what they say : "The domain owner's name, address, city, state, email address, etc would be available through a domain whois. If you would like, your domain registrations can be privatized."

As you can tell this is the first time I've had a web host. I have no idea why my private info is readily available and mind it very much. I'd like for this info not to be available to anyone and I'm sure that's understandable.

Is this for real? Should I sign up for this added feature?

Thanks!