Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

DogFoodCostCalc is a read-only calculator tool. We do not require you to create an account, register, or provide any personal information to use our service. You can use all features of the site without submitting your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information.

The only data that may be collected automatically is:

• Google Analytics — Anonymous usage statistics including page views, session duration, browser type, device type, and general geographic location data. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and which content is most useful.
• Technical Data — Your IP address (anonymized), browser user agent string, and referring website are automatically transmitted as part of standard web server logs.

We do not collect, store, or process any information you enter into the calculator. All calculations happen entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No data from your dog's breed, weight, or activity selections is transmitted to our servers or any third party.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies on this website. The only cookies in use are those required for Google Analytics functionality. These persistent cookies distinguish unique visitors and track session information.

These cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information. We do not use advertising cookies, marketing cookies, tracking cookies for retargeting, or social media pixel tracking.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings and still use the calculator normally. However, your visit will not be counted in our analytics.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — For anonymous usage analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. This information is processed by Google and is subject to Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymization to mask your IP address before any data is stored.
• Google Search Console — For search performance monitoring and site health tracking. This service provides aggregate search impression and click data, not individual user information.

These services have their own privacy policies governing their data collection practices. We encourage you to review Google's privacy policy for more information about how they handle data.

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before being automatically deleted. Server logs containing anonymized IP addresses are retained for 30 days. We do not maintain any database of user information, nor do we have any mechanism to associate usage data with individual visitors.

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Regional Privacy Regulations

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have specific rights. You can access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold. You may also object to or restrict its processing.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have key rights. You can request to know what personal information is collected. You can also request deletion or opt out of its sale.

We do not collect personal information, sell data, or maintain user accounts. Thus, these rights are inherently respected. If you have questions about your privacy rights, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

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

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect any data that may be collected. Our site is served exclusively over HTTPS using TLS encryption to ensure secure communication between your browser and our servers. We regularly review our security practices to maintain protection against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be noted more prominently on the site.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, your data, or our practices, please contact us. We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.