Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to CheckTheLabels.com (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using CheckTheLabels.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. About CheckTheLabels.com

CheckTheLabels.com is an informational and educational platform that provides reference content about food ingredients, additives, preservatives, cosmetic ingredients, regulatory status, and related publicly available data. We do not provide medical, nutritional, or professional advice. All information is intended for general educational purposes only.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do not require users to provide personal information to browse our website. However, you may voluntarily provide limited personal information if you:

  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if enabled)

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

This information is used only for analytics, security, and performance improvement.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CheckTheLabels.com may use:

  • Essential cookies for basic website functionality
  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve content quality and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to operate and maintain the website and to :

  • Improve content accuracy and usability
  • Respond to user inquiries
  • Monitor website performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

5. Data Sources and Content Disclaimer

Information on CheckTheLabels.com is compiled from:

  • Public regulatory documents
  • Scientific opinions
  • Government publications
  • Official standards and guidelines

While we strive for accuracy, regulatory information may change over time.
We recommend users consult official regulatory authorities for the most current information.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as :

  • Analytics providers
  • Hosting and security services

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies separately.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., regulatory authorities, research publications). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or security requirements

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

CheckTheLabels.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable laws (such as GDPR or local data protection regulations), including:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct or delete data
  • Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Reviewed” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or have any questions, please contact us at:

Email: connect@checkthelabels.com