Cookie policy

Last updated: November 5th, 2026.

This Cookie Policy explains how EAN-DB uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://ean-db.com.

It describes the technologies used, their purposes and how you can manage your preferences.

The website operator responsible for EAN-DB is identified in our Legal Notice (Impressum).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to make websites function, maintain security, remember preferences and collect information about website usage.

We may also use similar technologies, including browser local storage and other technologies that store or access information on your device.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary: To provide essential website functionality, security and consent management.
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality, subject to your consent.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising based on the cookie inventory currently identified for our website.

3. Cookies and technologies used on EAN-DB

The following cookies and storage technologies have been identified through our cookie scan. Their presence and expiration periods may change as our website and services are updated.

Strictly necessary cookies and storage

NameProviderPurposeExpiration
TERMLY_API_CACHEean-db.comStores the visitor's consent result to support the performance of the consent banner. Uses browser local storage.1 year
csrf_tokenean-db.comHelps protect the website against cross-site request forgery and other malicious requests.29 days

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google, to understand how visitors use our website.

NameProviderPurposeExpiration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsUsed to distinguish visitors and analyse website usage.1 year, 1 month, 4 days
_ga_#Google AnalyticsUsed to maintain session and analytics information for the Google Analytics property.1 year, 1 month, 4 days

Google Analytics is configured with analytics consent initially denied. You can manage your analytics preferences through our cookie consent mechanism.

Google may also process information through technologies other than cookies, depending on the consent configuration and technical implementation.

Further information about Google's privacy practices is available at: https://business.safety.google/privacy/

4. Third-party services

Some features of EAN-DB are provided by third-party services.

Our support chat is provided by Tawk.to. The chat functionality is subject to your consent. When enabled, Tawk.to may use cookies or similar technologies to provide the chat service and maintain chat functionality.

Further information about Tawk.to's privacy practices is available at: https://www.tawk.to/privacy-policy/

5. How can you manage your cookie preferences?

We use Termly to manage cookie consent and preferences.

You can use our Cookie Preference Center to accept or reject non-essential cookie categories. Strictly necessary cookies and technologies cannot be disabled through the preference center because they are required for essential website functionality.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Preference Center.

Rejecting non-essential cookies does not prevent you from using the essential functionality of EAN-DB, although certain optional features, such as analytics or support chat, may not be available.

6. How can you manage cookies through your browser?

Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies through their settings.

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality, including authentication and security features.

Instructions for managing cookies are available from the browser providers:

7. International data processing

Some third-party services used on EAN-DB may process information outside the European Economic Area.

Further information about international data transfers and applicable safeguards is provided in our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the technologies used on our website, our services or applicable legal requirements.

The date at the beginning of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

9. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact us at:

Email: support@ean-db.com

For further information about the processing of personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.