Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Calorie Deficit Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. Please read our Privacy Policy to learn more about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Maintaining your session while you navigate the site
• Ensuring the security and integrity of the website

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Saving your calculator results locally for future reference
• Remembering your preferences (e.g., units of measurement)
• Storing language preferences

These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:

• Identify which pages are most and least popular
• Understand how users navigate through our site
• Track user journeys and usage patterns
• Improve the overall performance and user experience

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Content Delivery Networks: To ensure fast and reliable content delivery

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your state while you navigate our website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

4.3 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by our website directly. We use these cookies to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services we use on our website. These include analytics services and content delivery networks.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your calculator results and preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows us to store larger amounts of data locally on your device.

Data stored in local storage includes:

• Your saved calculation results
• Your preferred units (metric/imperial)
• Your language preference

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How often users visit the site
• What pages they visit
• What other sites they use before coming to this site
• How long they spend on each page

Google Analytics collects data on behalf of Calorie Deficit Calculator. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your user experience and may prevent certain features from working properly.

7.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics cookies
• Decline: Decline non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)

Your preference will be saved and respected during future visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

8. Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed about our use of cookies and similar technologies.