Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how BrewCalories (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating at brewcalories.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
By using BrewCalories, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Who We Are
BrewCalories is an independent nutrition calculator website focused on Starbucks menu items. We are not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation. Our website is operated for informational purposes only.
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at: [Jony@brewcalories.com]
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We do not require you to create an account to use BrewCalories. However, if you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs (where you came from)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how our visitors use the site so we can improve it.
3. Cookies
BrewCalories uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and help us understand site traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
Analytics Cookies We use analytics tools (see Section 4) to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how long users stay, and where they come from.
Advertising Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. AdSense may place cookies on your device to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze anonymous data about how visitors use BrewCalories. This helps us improve content, fix issues, and understand our audience better.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Pages visited and duration
- Traffic sources (search engine, direct, referral)
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. To learn more about how Google handles this data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
BrewCalories displays advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites on the internet.
As required by Google AdSense policies, we disclose the following:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
We do not have access to or control over the cookies or other tracking technologies used by Google AdSense.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use additional third-party services to support the operation of our website, including but not limited to:
- Web hosting providers
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Analytics platforms
- Advertising networks
Each of these third parties has its own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Understand and improve user experience
- Respond to your messages and support requests
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Monitor for and prevent technical issues or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information (such as contact form submissions) only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of our analytics providers.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the official Starbucks website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
BrewCalories is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [Jony@brewcalories.com], and we will promptly delete it.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
- Rights under GDPR (for EU/EEA users) or CCPA (for California users)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Jony@brewcalories.com].
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [Jony@brewcalories.com] Website: brewcalories.com