Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains how Check VAT Number (checkvatnumber.com) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. For broader information about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember preferences, or understand how visitors use the service.
How we use cookies
We use a small number of cookies — only what is needed to run the VAT checker securely and to understand general site usage. We do not use cookies for advertising or to sell your data.
Cookies we use
Essential session cookies — Required for the VAT lookup form to work safely. These support CSRF (cross-site request forgery) protection and session handling when you submit a VAT number. They are strictly necessary for the service and cannot be switched off without breaking the checker.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — We use Google Analytics (measurement ID G-J5DM7CG2NE) to collect anonymous, aggregated statistics such as pages visited, general location (country/region), device type, and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve the tool and fix problems. Google may set cookies such as _ga and _ga_* on your device.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics is a third-party service operated by Google. When analytics cookies are active, Google may process data according to its own privacy policy. We do not control cookies set by Google beyond the configuration of our Analytics property.
Country flags shown in VAT results are loaded from flagcdn.com as images; this does not typically involve cookies on our site.
How to manage or disable cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or clear cookies when you close the browser.
If you disable essential session cookies, the VAT checker may not work correctly because the security token cannot be stored.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can use Google's browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Legal basis (UK & EU visitors)
Essential cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functioning service. Where UK GDPR or ePrivacy rules require consent for analytics cookies, you may withdraw or refuse consent by blocking analytics cookies in your browser or using Google's opt-out tool linked above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time — for example if we add or remove a service. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the current version.
Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy can be sent to contact@checkvatnumber.com or via our Contact page.