Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how the Food Additive Regulation Database ("we", "our", or "the site") collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to food.matrix-db.com.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Referring website

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

No Personal Information Collected

We do NOT collect:

• Names or contact information
• Email addresses (we have no forms or newsletter)
• IP addresses (beyond what GA4 collects for analytics)
• Any personally identifiable information

Cookies

Our site uses cookies only for analytics purposes via Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Cookie Consent (EEA/UK)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we use Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. Analytics cookies will only be set if you consent.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 for website analytics. Google's use of analytics cookies is governed by their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Your Rights (GDPR/EEA)

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the data we have about you (though we collect very little)
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@matrix-db.com.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at contact@matrix-db.com.

Operator: SHOYA KIHARA
Address: 7F, Tenjin First Building, 4-6-28 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan