1. Introduction & Scope
TDEECal.com ("TDEECal," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://tdeecal.com/ (the "Site") and use our TDEE calculator (the "Service").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
What This Policy Covers
- The TDEECal.com website and all pages within it
- Our TDEE calculator tool
- Any forms on our site (such as contact forms)
- Any future services we may offer
What This Policy Does NOT Cover
- Third-party websites we may link to
- Third-party services' own data practices (see Section 7)
- Other websites or services not operated by TDEECal
2. Data Controller Information
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above or via our Contact Page.
3. Calculator Data (What You Enter)
When using our TDEE Calculator, you may enter the following personal health information:
| Data Type | Required? | Purpose | Where Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Yes | BMR calculation | Your browser only |
| Biological Sex | Yes | BMR calculation | Your browser only |
| Height | Yes | BMR calculation | Your browser only |
| Weight | Yes | BMR calculation | Your browser only |
| Body Fat % | No (optional) | Katch-McArdle formula | Your browser only |
| Activity Level | Yes | TDEE calculation | Your browser only |
🛡️ Our Privacy Guarantee for Calculator Data
All calculations happen in your web browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device.
We do not send your calculator inputs to any server, database, or third party.
We have no technical ability to access, view, or retrieve the information you enter.
When you close the calculator or navigate away, your entered data is gone (unless you save it locally).
Technical Note: You can verify this yourself by using your browser's developer tools (Network tab) while using the calculator. You will see that no requests containing your personal data are sent to any server.
4. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools. This is standard for virtually all websites on the internet.
What We Automatically Collect
📱 Device Information
- Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 120, Safari 17)
- Operating system (e.g., Windows 11, iOS 17)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Screen resolution
- Language preferences
🌐 Usage Information
- Pages visited on our Site
- Time spent on each page
- Links clicked
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Date and time of visit
📍 Location Information
- Country (derived from IP address)
- General region/city (approximate only)
- We do NOT collect precise GPS location
🔗 Network Information
- IP address (anonymized/truncated)
- Internet service provider (general)
- Connection type
Why We Collect This
- Improve our Site: Understanding how visitors use the site helps us make it better
- Technical optimization: Ensuring the site works well on different devices and browsers
- Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, attacks, or fraudulent activity
- Performance: Monitoring site speed and identifying issues
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies We Use
Cookie Categories Explained
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, our Site uses browser local storage to enhance your experience. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and remains on your device until you explicitly delete it.
What We Store Locally
| Data | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Unit preference (metric/imperial) | Remember your preferred measurement system | Until cleared |
| Saved calculation results (if you choose to save) | Allow you to review previous calculations | Until cleared |
How to Clear Local Storage
To clear all locally stored data from TDEECal:
- Open your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12 or right-click → Inspect)
- Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
- Find "Local Storage" in the left sidebar
- Select our domain and click "Clear" or delete individual items
Alternatively, clearing your browser's "Site Data" or "Cookies and Site Data" for our domain will also remove local storage.
7. Third-Party Services
We use a limited number of third-party services to operate and improve our Site. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Google Analytics
AnalyticsPurpose: Website analytics and usage statistics
Data Collected: Anonymous usage data, device info, approximate location
Our Configuration:
- IP anonymization enabled
- Data sharing with Google disabled
- Advertising features disabled
- User-ID tracking disabled
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
Cloudflare
Security & PerformancePurpose: DDoS protection, CDN, and performance optimization
Data Collected: IP address, request data for security analysis
Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
TypographyPurpose: Serving the Inter font family for consistent typography
Data Collected: IP address, user agent (when fonts are loaded)
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Web Hosting Provider
InfrastructurePurpose: Hosting our website and processing web requests
Data Collected: Standard server logs (IP address, request data, timestamps)
Note: We use standard web hosting with industry-standard security practices
8. How We Use Information
We use automatically collected information for the following purposes:
Analytics & Improvement
Understanding how visitors use our site so we can improve the calculator and content
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
Technical Operations
Ensuring the site functions properly, loads quickly, and works on various devices
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
Security
Protecting against abuse, attacks, spam, and fraudulent activity
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
Communication
Responding to inquiries you submit through our contact form
Legal Basis: Contract/consent (you initiated contact)
Legal Compliance
Meeting legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from authorities
Legal Basis: Legal obligation
What We Do NOT Use Your Data For
- ❌ We do NOT sell your data to third parties
- ❌ We do NOT use your data for targeted advertising
- ❌ We do NOT build personal profiles for marketing
- ❌ We do NOT share data with data brokers
- ❌ We do NOT make automated decisions that affect you
9. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (as described in Section 7). These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government requests that meet legal requirements
- Protection of our legal rights
- Prevention of fraud or security threats
- Protection of the safety of any person
Business Transfers
If TDEECal is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes if you give us explicit consent to do so.
10. Data Retention
We retain different types of data for different periods:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Calculator inputs | Not retained (processed in browser only) | N/A — we never have this data |
| Google Analytics data | 14 months | We've set the minimum retention period |
| Server logs | 30-90 days | Security and troubleshooting |
| Contact form submissions | Until inquiry resolved + 1 year | Respond to your inquiry, reference if needed |
| Local storage (your device) | Until you clear it | You control this entirely |
We regularly review our data retention practices and delete data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have various rights regarding your personal data. We respect these rights regardless of where you live.
Rights Under GDPR (European Economic Area)
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:
📋 Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
✏️ Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
🗑️ Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
⏸️ Restriction
Request limitation of processing of your data
📤 Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
🚫 Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
🤖 Automated Decisions
Not be subject to solely automated decision-making
📝 Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was the basis)
Rights Under CCPA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: What personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
CCPA Notice at Collection
Categories of personal information collected: Identifiers (IP address), internet activity information, geolocation data (country level).
Purpose: Analytics, security, site improvement.
Sale of personal information: We do NOT sell your personal information.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: Contact Page
We will respond to your request within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law). We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
Right to Complain
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the EU, you can find your local authority at EDPB Member Authorities.
12. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect and process:
HTTPS Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL (HTTPS).
DDoS Protection
We use Cloudflare to protect against distributed denial-of-service attacks and other threats.
Regular Updates
We keep our software and dependencies updated to patch security vulnerabilities.
Secure Hosting
Our site is hosted on secure servers with appropriate access controls.
Limited Access
Access to any personal data is limited to those who need it to perform their duties.
Privacy by Design
Our calculator was designed from the ground up to process data locally, minimizing data collection.
13. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age, we will delete it immediately.
14. International Data Transfers
Our Site is operated from servers that may be located in different countries. If you access our Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders.
When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Binding Corporate Rules where service providers have them
Our third-party service providers (Google, Cloudflare) maintain their own compliance measures for international data transfers. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
How We'll Notify You
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we may post a prominent notice on our Site
- We encourage you to review this page periodically
Your Continued Use
Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, please stop using our Site.
Version History
- January 2024: Initial comprehensive privacy policy
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
For privacy-related matters, please include "Privacy" in your subject line so we can prioritize your request appropriately.
Questions About Privacy?
We're happy to explain any aspect of our privacy practices in more detail. Don't hesitate to reach out.