This Privacy Policy explains how CalorieSteps.com ("we", "our", "the site") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you provide
The calculator runs entirely in your browser. The values you enter — steps, weight, height, age, sex, pace, distance, and time — are not transmitted to us or stored on our servers. They exist only in your local browser session.
If you contact us using the form on the Contact page or by email, we receive the information you choose to send (typically your name, email address, and message). We use that information solely to respond.
Information collected automatically
When you visit, our hosting provider and analytics services may automatically collect standard log information, including:
- IP address (often truncated for privacy)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
Cookies and similar technologies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, understand usage, and serve advertising. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand which pages are useful and where to invest our time. We use privacy-respecting analytics where possible.
- Advertising cookies — set by advertising partners (see below).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Advertising partners
We display advertising to support the cost of running the site. Third-party vendors, including Google and others, may use cookies and other identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative to understand aggregate site usage. These services may set cookies and collect information as described above. We may record simple interaction events, such as that a calculator was used, a calculator link was clicked, or the contact form was submitted. We do not send the values you type into calculators, email addresses, or message text as analytics events.
Children
The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited information only with:
- Service providers who help operate the site (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Authorities when required by law
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@caloriesteps.com.
Data retention
We keep contact-form submissions only as long as needed to respond and to maintain a record of correspondence. Server logs are retained per our hosting provider's standard schedule.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email privacy@caloriesteps.com or use our contact form.