Privacy, Data Protection & Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Electronics Datasheets Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy, Data Protection & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you use our website and associated services, including component search, datasheet access, inventory and pricing information, user accounts, newsletters and other online services.

It also explains your rights under applicable data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Electronics Datasheets Ltd is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.

Electronics Datasheets Ltd
Tythe Barn
Carriers Road
Cranbrook
Kent TN17 3JU
United Kingdom

Email: info@electronicsdatasheets.com

References in this policy to "we", "us" or "our" mean Electronics Datasheets Ltd.

2. Information we collect

You do not need to create an account to search for electronic components, access most areas of the website or download datasheets.

Depending upon how you use the website, we may collect the following information.

Account information

If you choose to create an account, we may collect:

• your name;
• email address;
• company name;
• password or other account authentication information; and
• account preferences.

Accounts may be used to provide additional functionality, including services such as our planned Bill of Materials ("BOM") tools.

Information you provide to us

We may collect personal information when you:

• create an account;
• contact us;
• subscribe to a newsletter;
• request product or stock alerts;
• update your communication preferences; or
• otherwise provide information to us through the website.

Website and technical information

When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address;
• browser and device type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• referring website;
• date and time of visits;
• approximate geographic location derived from an IP address;
• interaction with website features; and
• cookie and similar technology identifiers, where you have provided the necessary consent.

We only collect technical information that is reasonably necessary to operate and improve the website. You can control the collection of non-essential information through our cookie preferences.

3. Component searches and datasheet downloads

Users can search for electronic components without creating or logging into an account.

Component searches are not associated with a registered user’s account.

Users can also access and download electronic component datasheets. We record information about datasheet downloads so that we can understand the popularity and usage of content on the website and improve the service.

Datasheet download reporting is anonymous or aggregated and is not associated with an identifiable registered user.

We do not provide manufacturers or distributors with personally identifiable information about individuals who search for components or download datasheets unless we specifically tell you otherwise and have an appropriate lawful basis for doing so.

Datasheet download information we record includes: the datasheet accessed, download date/time, and associated device/browser information. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally unless you are logged into a user account at the time of download.

4. Inventory and pricing information

The website provides electronic component inventory, availability and pricing information supplied by third-party services, including TrustedParts.com.

Information from these services may be provided through application programming interfaces ("APIs") or other technical integrations.

Where these integrations involve the processing or transfer of personal data or device information, such processing will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Third-party services may place their own cookies or collect device identifiers when integrated via API. We do not control these third-party technologies. Refer to their privacy policies: TrustedParts. If you object to third-party data collection, you may disable JavaScript or block cookies, though this may limit website functionality.

We recommend reviewing the privacy information of third-party services when following links to or interacting directly with those services.

5. Links to distributors and suppliers

Our website allows users to follow links to electronic component manufacturers, authorised distributors, suppliers and other third-party websites.

We may record these click-through events in order to:

• understand how our website is being used;
• measure the effectiveness of our services;
• improve search and inventory functionality;
• measure advertising and commercial performance; and
• produce aggregate statistical reporting.

Link-tracking data includes: the link clicked, timestamp, device information, and approximate geographic location. This data is retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes. We do not share click-through data with manufacturers or distributors in a form that identifies individual users.

We do not provide distributors or manufacturers with personally identifiable information about users simply because they have clicked a link to their website.

Once you leave our website, the destination website’s own privacy and cookie policies will apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

6. Advertising

We display advertising on the website and use advertising technology including Google Ad Manager and other Google advertising services.

These technologies may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, manage and measure advertising.

Advertisers may receive aggregate reports concerning matters such as:

• advertisement impressions;
• clicks;
• click-through rates;
• campaign performance; and
• other aggregated campaign statistics.

We do not provide advertisers with personally identifiable information about individual website users as part of our standard advertising reporting.

Where advertising technologies require cookies or similar identifiers that are not strictly necessary for operation of the website, they will only be used after you have provided the required consent through our cookie-management system.

7. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 ("GA4") and may use other analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information helps us understand matters such as:

• visitor numbers;
• pages and content viewed;
• traffic sources;
• website navigation;
• device and browser information; and
• overall website performance.

We use this information to analyse and improve the website and our services.

Where analytics involves non-essential cookies or similar technologies, these will not be activated until the required consent has been obtained.

Google Analytics 4 may transmit your IP address, cookie identifiers, device information, and interaction data to Google's servers in the United States. Google may combine this data with other information Google holds about you. For details on GA4 data handling, see Google's Analytics Privacy Policy. You can disable Google Analytics using the browser extension provided by Google.

8. Email marketing, newsletters and alerts

You may choose to receive newsletters, product information, stock or pricing alerts and other electronic communications from us.

We use Oracle Eloqua and may use other service providers to manage email communications, subscriber information, marketing preferences and campaign performance.

Where required, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications.

Our emails may contain tracked links or tracking pixels where you have consented to their use. These technologies may tell us:

• whether and when an email was opened;
• which links were clicked;
• the date and time of those interactions;
• IP address;
• device information; and
• email client information.

We use this information to measure campaign performance, understand which content is useful to our subscribers and improve our communications.

Email engagement data (open rates, link clicks) is retained in our email marketing system for up to 24 months, after which it is deleted or anonymised. You can request a copy of your email engagement history by contacting us.

When you click links in our emails, you may be redirected through a tracking service before reaching the destination website. This tracking allows us to measure campaign effectiveness. You can disable email tracking pixels by disabling images in your email client, though this may affect email display.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe or preference-management link contained in our emails or by contacting us.

Withdrawing your marketing consent will not prevent us from sending essential administrative or service communications relating to an account or service you have requested.

9. How and why we use your information

We may process personal data for the following purposes:

Where we rely upon legitimate interests, we consider the interests and fundamental rights of individuals and will not use personal data where those rights override our legitimate interests.

10. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files placed on a device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, local storage and other identifiers.

We may use:

Strictly necessary cookies

These are required for essential website functionality, security, account access and other services requested by you. These cookies do not require consent where they are genuinely necessary to provide the service.

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the website and allow us to improve its performance.

Advertising cookies

These are used to deliver, manage and measure advertising and may be provided by Google or other advertising technology providers.

Functionality cookies

These allow the website to remember choices or provide enhanced functionality.

Marketing and email technologies

These may be used in connection with services such as Oracle Eloqua to manage communications and understand engagement.

Where consent is required, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will not be activated until you have made your choice.

When you first visit the website, you will be provided with options to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.

You can subsequently change or withdraw your consent using the cookie-preference controls available on the website.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

A current list of cookies and similar technologies may be provided through our cookie-management platform.

11. Who we share information with

We may share personal data where necessary with organisations that provide services to us, including:

• website hosting and infrastructure providers;
• analytics providers;
• advertising technology providers;
• email and marketing technology providers;
• IT and security providers;
• professional advisers;
• payment providers where applicable; and
• other technology suppliers involved in providing the website and its services.

These may include organisations such as Google and Oracle.

Where another organisation processes personal data on our behalf, we require it to process that information appropriately and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or a competent regulatory authority.

We do not sell your personal information.

12. International transfers

Some of our technology and service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure that it receives a level of protection consistent with applicable UK data protection law.

Depending upon the destination and service provider, these measures may include:

• UK adequacy regulations;
• approved contractual safeguards;
• the UK International Data Transfer Agreement;
• the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses; or
• another legally recognised transfer mechanism.

13. How long we keep information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting and reporting requirements.

Retention periods vary according to the type of information and its purpose.

For example:

• account information will normally be retained while an account remains active and for an appropriate period afterwards;
• marketing information will be retained while you remain subscribed or until it is no longer reasonably required;
• consent records may be retained to demonstrate compliance with our legal obligations;
• email engagement information will normally be retained for up to 24 months before being deleted or anonymised; and
• aggregate and anonymised statistical information may be retained for longer because it does not identify individuals.

We periodically review information we hold and delete or anonymise information that is no longer required.

14. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or destruction.

We use:

• HTTPS encryption for data in transit
• Access controls and authentication for account data
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Appropriate firewalls and intrusion detection

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

15. Your rights

Depending upon the circumstances, UK data protection law gives you rights including the right to:

• access personal information we hold about you;
• ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
• ask us to delete your personal information;
• ask us to restrict processing;
• object to certain types of processing;
• receive certain information in a portable format;
• withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent; and
• object to direct marketing.

Data Subject Access Request (SAR): To request all personal information we hold about you, contact us in writing at the Data Protection address. We will respond with your data in a commonly-used electronic format (typically CSV or PDF) within one month.

Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten'): You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations. Note: aggregate or anonymised data may be retained.

Right to object to marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. This takes effect within 10 business days.

There is normally no charge for exercising these rights.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.

We will normally respond to a valid request within one month, subject to the circumstances permitted by applicable data protection legislation.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

info@electronicsdatasheets.com

or write to:

Data Protection

Electronics Datasheets Ltd

Tythe Barn

Carriers Road

Cranbrook

Kent TN17 3JU

United Kingdom

We conduct regular assessments of our data processing activities. Where we use new technologies that may pose risks to your privacy, we carry out impact assessments before implementation.

16. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, please contact us so that we can investigate.

You also have the right to complain to the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

www.ico.org.uk

17. Children

Our website and services are intended primarily for professionals, engineers, buyers and other users interested in the electronics industry and are not directed specifically at children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children.

18. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy, Data Protection & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology or legal obligations.

The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

19. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or how we process personal information, please contact:

Data Protection
Electronics Datasheets Ltd
Tythe Barn
Carriers Road
Cranbrook
Kent TN17 3JU
United Kingdom

Email: info@electronicsdatasheets.com