Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2025
1. Introduction
Panera Nutrition Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at paneranutrition.vercel.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy.
2. Information We Collect
✅ What We DO NOT Collect
- We do not require account creation or login
- We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
- We do not store your meal selections or nutrition calculations
- We do not sell or share any data with third parties
- We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels
📊 What We DO Collect (via Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics may automatically collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (city-level, not precise)
- Anonymized IP address (Google Analytics 4 does not log full IP addresses)
3. Cookies
Our website uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state persistence | 2 years |
| theme | This site | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. The website will continue to function normally without cookies.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, which is provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google Analytics 4 uses IP anonymization by default — your full IP address is never stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information on how Google processes data, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Retention
Since we do not collect personal data directly, there is no personal data to retain or delete. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access: Request information about what data we process
- Right to deletion: Request deletion of any data we hold
- Right to opt-out: Disable cookies or use the GA opt-out add-on
- GDPR (EU/EEA): You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- CCPA (California): We do not sell personal information. You may request disclosure of data practices
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external sites including FoodNutrify.com and FoodFacto.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please visit our About page or our Terms & Conditions.