Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not collect any personally identifiable information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Health data entered into our calculators
• Dietary preferences or meal plans
• Body measurements or fitness goals
• Recipe ingredients or cooking preferences

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect limited non-personal information including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited on our site
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website information
• General geographic location (country/region level)

2. Cookies & Analytics

Essential Cookies

We use minimal essential cookies to:

• Remember your preferences during your visit
• Ensure our website functions properly
• Provide basic security features

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our tools and content. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors and page views
• How visitors navigate our site
• Which tools are most popular
• General demographic information (age range, interests)

Advertising Cookies

We participate in Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These cookies may:

• Show you ads based on your interests
• Limit how many times you see the same ad
• Measure ad effectiveness

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

3. Data Protection & Security

How We Protect Your Information

• No Data Storage: We don't store any personal health information on our servers
• Secure Connections: Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Regular Updates: We keep our website and security measures up to date
• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to our systems

Data Retention

Since we don't collect personal information through our tools:

• Calculator inputs are processed locally and not retained
• Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies
• Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to:

• Serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites
• Provide relevant advertising experiences
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Your Rights & Choices

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about any personal data we may have
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Delete personal information we have collected
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians should supervise their children's online activities and help enforce this privacy policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.

7. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through our website
• Maintain previous versions for reference when legally required

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.