Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how How to Track Calories ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit how-to-track-calories.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information transparently.

1. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL
• Analytics data: Page views, session duration, scroll depth, and click behavior (via Plausible Analytics — privacy-focused, no cookies)
• Technical data: Screen resolution, device type, operating system

Information You Provide

We do not currently operate contact forms, email subscriptions, or user accounts. We do not collect personal information you type or enter, as this functionality does not exist on our site.

2. Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics platform. Plausible does not use cookies, does not track individual users across websites, and is fully GDPR compliant. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. No personal data is shared with Plausible beyond aggregated traffic metrics.

3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Links

This site contains affiliate links to PlateLens and its affiliated stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store). When you click these links:

• You are directed to a third-party website with its own privacy policy
• We may receive a commission if you download or purchase through these links
• We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party sites' privacy practices

Affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial recommendations. We disclose all affiliate relationships transparently.

4. Cookies

Our website does not set cookies for tracking or analytics purposes. We use Plausible Analytics, which operates without cookies. Some third-party content embeds (if any) may set their own cookies, which are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Understand which content is most useful to our readers
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Monitor for security threats and technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for up to 90 days for security and technical purposes, then deleted. Plausible analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form for site performance analysis.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of personal data
• The right to opt out of analytics tracking (use a browser extension that blocks Plausible, or use a browser with Do Not Track enabled)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. International Visitors

Our website is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please visit our About page for contact information.