Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Daily Calorie ("we," "us," or the "Service"), accessible at https://dailycalorie.app, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use and safeguard that information, and the choices available to you.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require account registration. The Service may automatically collect the following information when you visit:

• Usage data — pages viewed, search queries, access timestamps, and referring URLs
• Device information — browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Network information — IP address and approximate geographic location
• Cookies and similar technologies — as described in Section 4 below

If you contact us through the Contact page, we may also collect your name, email address, and message content solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Specifically:

• Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

The Service may use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the Service to function properly.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can improve the user experience.
• Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver relevant advertisements.

Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on the following third-party providers, each operating under their own privacy policies:

• USDA FoodData Central API — provides food and nutrition data.
• Google AdSense — serves advertisements.
• Vercel — hosts the Service infrastructure.

6. Data Storage & Retention

The Service does not maintain user accounts or store personal data on its servers. Your food search history and meal data are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time by deleting your browser data. Server logs may be retained for a limited period for operational and security purposes.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Manage or withdraw cookie consent through your browser settings.
• Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Service.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.