Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ProteinCalc (proteincalc.site). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our protein calculator tool.

By using ProteinCalc, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Calculator Input Data

When you use our protein calculator, you provide information such as your weight, age, gender, activity level, and fitness goals. Important: This data is processed entirely in your browser and is NOT sent to our servers, stored, or collected by ProteinCalc. All calculations are performed client-side using JavaScript, ensuring your personal information remains private and secure on your device.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information about your device and browsing actions may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies and is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to display relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. 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 may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services to monitor and analyze web traffic and usage patterns. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website
• To understand and analyze how you use our website
• To develop new features, products, and services
• To communicate with you (if contact is initiated)
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics and advertising partners
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to opt out of marketing communications

Since we do not collect or store calculator input data, there is no personal calculation data to access, modify, or delete.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

10. International Users

Our website is operated globally and may be accessed from various countries. If you are accessing our website from outside your country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in other countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please refer to our About Us page or review our Terms of Use.