Your Data, Our Promise

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Free Calorie Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible at caloriefree-calculator.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website and use our free online calorie calculator tool.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our calorie calculator, you may voluntarily input the following data:

• Age

• Gender

• Height

• Weight

• Activity level

This information is used solely to calculate your estimated daily calorie needs and is not linked to your identity unless you separately provide identifying information (e.g., by contacting us via email).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website address

• General location data (city/country level, derived from IP address)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to operate our site, analyze usage, and serve advertising. See Section 5 below for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and operate the calorie calculation tool

• Improve, personalize, and expand our website

• Understand and analyze how visitors use our site

• Serve relevant advertising, including personalized ads through Google Ads

• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not store your health-related inputs (age, weight, height, activity level) on our servers beyond what is necessary to perform the calculation, and this data is not used to build a personal health profile.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

• Consent: for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, obtained via our cookie consent banner

• Legitimate interest: for basic site functionality, security, and analytics

• Legal obligation: where processing is required to comply with applicable law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences (see Section 5).

5. Cookies and Advertising

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function properly

• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Advertising cookies: used by Google Ads and Google AdSense to deliver relevant, personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior

5.2 Third-Party Advertising

We use Google Ads and may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google, as a third party, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page, and you may opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings.

5.3 Managing Cookies

Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may share information with the following categories of third parties:

• Advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads, Google AdSense) for the purpose of displaying relevant ads

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand site usage

• Hosting and infrastructure providers who help us operate the website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any data shared with third-party service providers is subject to their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

• Calorie calculation inputs are processed to generate your result and are not retained beyond your session unless you explicitly save or share your results.

• Automatically collected data (e.g., analytics, cookies) is retained according to the retention policies of our third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics typically retains data for 14-26 months by default).

• We retain any information you send us via contact forms or email only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Residents)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Object to or restrict processing of your data

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Contact Email].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers (such as Google) operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[Company Name] Email: [Contact Email] Website: caloriefree-calculator.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes. We recommend having it reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

VitalBite adheres strictly to GDPR and international data protection standards. We collect only the essential information required to operate our services, such as calculator inputs for personalized results. This data is processed securely and never shared without your explicit consent. We prioritize your right to privacy above all.

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You have full control over your cookie preferences, which can be adjusted at any time through your browser settings. We are transparent about our use of analytics and advertising partners, ensuring your choices are respected.