Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
CalorieCalculator.uk ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.caloriecalculator.uk.
1. Information We Collect
Calculator Data: When you use our calorie calculator, you may enter personal information such as age, gender, height, and weight. This data is processed entirely in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the automatically collected information to:
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our calculator and user experience
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
- Display relevant advertisements
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our site. Data is anonymised and aggregated.
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to display personalised advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. How Google uses data
5. Data Retention
Calculator inputs are not stored. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the UK or European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@caloriecalculator.uk