Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Is This Vegan? ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://isthisvegan.net (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

1. Who we are

Is This Vegan? is a free vegan verification website that helps users check whether foods, ingredients, products, brands, and related items are vegan. Contact: [email protected].

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Search queries and text you submit to checkers, tools, and forms
• Images you upload to the Label Scanner (processed to extract ingredients)
• Optional feedback, correction reports, or emails you send us

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser type, approximate location (from IP), pages visited, and referral URLs
• Usage data such as tool interactions and search volume (often aggregated or anonymized)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

We do not require you to create an account to use the Site.

3. How we use information

• To provide vegan status checks, search results, and tool responses
• To improve accuracy, performance, and content on the Site
• To respond to support, corrections, and partnership requests
• To measure traffic and understand how the Site is used
• To show advertising (including through Google AdSense) and measure ad performance
• To protect the Site against abuse, fraud, and security threats

4. Advertising and Google AdSense

We may use third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display ads on the Site. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also learn about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies. You can visit aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu (EU) to opt out of interest-based advertising where available.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising. For details on cookie types, purposes, and how to control them, read our Cookie Policy.

6. Automated analysis

When you use our interactive tools, your input (such as product names, ingredient lists, or label images) may be sent to our servers for analysis. We may cache results to reduce duplicate processing. Do not submit sensitive personal data in tool inputs.

7. Analytics

We may use analytics services (for example Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand Site traffic. These services may set cookies and collect usage data as described in their own privacy policies.

8. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers that host the Site, process tool requests, or provide analytics
• Advertising partners such as Google (for AdSense and related services)
• Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety

9. Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above — for example cached analysis results, security logs, and emails you send us — unless a longer period is required by law.

10. International visitors

The Site may be accessed worldwide. If you access it from outside the country where our servers or providers operate, your information may be transferred and processed in other countries that may have different data-protection laws.

11. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it where appropriate.

12. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Opt out of personalized advertising (see section 4)
• Control cookies through your browser settings and our Cookie Policy

To exercise these rights, email [email protected].

13. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact

Privacy questions: [email protected]
Also see: Cookie Policy, Terms of Use, Contact.