Privacy Policy | CalorieCalcFree

This Privacy Policy explains how CalorieCalcFree (caloriecalcfree.com, "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Calculator Inputs

All calculations performed on CalorieCalcFree run entirely in your browser (client-side JavaScript). The numbers you enter — such as weight, height, age, and activity level — are never transmitted to our servers and are not stored, logged, or retained in any form.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by us or our third-party service providers, including:

→IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region)

→Browser type and version

→Device type and operating system

→Pages visited, time spent, and referring URL

→Date and time of your visit

This information is used for analytics and to improve our website. It does not personally identify you.

1.3 No Personal Accounts

CalorieCalcFree does not require registration or account creation. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personally identifiable information unless you choose to contact us directly.

2. Cookies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our website and to serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymous.

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

3. Advertising — Google AdSense

CalorieCalcFree is a free service supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website.

How Google uses data: Google may use cookies and device identifiers to show you personalised ads based on your interests. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

→You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings

→You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

→Google's Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

→Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analytics

→Google AdSense — display advertising

→Google Fonts — web typography (Plus Jakarta Sans, Fira Code)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

5. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

→Operate and maintain the CalorieCalcFree website

→Understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience

→Display relevant advertisements to support our free service

→Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues

→Comply with applicable legal obligations

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

→With service providers (such as Google) to operate our website and advertising

→When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

→To protect the rights, property, or safety of CalorieCalcFree or others

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

→Right to access — request information about data we hold about you

→Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data

→Right to opt out — opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ad Settings

→Cookie controls — manage or delete cookies through your browser settings

Since CalorieCalcFree does not collect or store personal information from your calculator inputs, most data rights requests will relate to advertising cookies managed by Google.

8. Children's Privacy

CalorieCalcFree is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. As our calculators perform all computations locally in your browser without transmitting your inputs to any server, your health data remains on your own device.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of CalorieCalcFree after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us through our website at caloriecalcfree.com.