Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2026

CookCalculator.net does not collect, store, or sell personal data. This page explains what third-party services are used on the site and how they handle data.

What we collect — nothing

CookCalculator does not have user accounts, does not require sign-up, does not ask for your name or email address, and does not store anything you type into its tools. All tool calculations happen entirely in your browser. No input data is ever sent to any server.

Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate usage patterns — things like which tools are most visited and which pages load slowly. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including:

This data is collected by Google, not by CookCalculator directly. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense

This site displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These are served by Google, not by CookCalculator. If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can adjust your preferences at google.com/settings/ads or opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Google AdSense privacy information: policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Cookies

CookCalculator itself does not set any cookies. Cookies may be set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense as described above. You can block or clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Third-party links

Some pages link to external sites (such as Monash University, USDA FoodData Central, and academic references). CookCalculator has no control over those sites and their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's privacy

CookCalculator is a general-purpose cooking reference site not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes materially, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. The current version is always available at cookcalculator.net/privacy.html.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Email hello@cookcalculator.net.