Summary

WaterIntakeCalc.com uses no cookies at all. All calculations run client-side with no persistent data storage.

This policy explains what cookies are and why we don't use them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies - remain until expiry or manual deletion
First-party cookies - set by the website you're visiting
Third-party cookies - set by other domains (analytics, ads, social media)

Cookies We Use

We currently use no cookies at all. All calculations run client-side with no persistent data storage.

What We Don't Use

No Analytics Cookies

No Google Analytics, Matomo, Plausible, or similar tracking cookies.

No Advertising Cookies

No Google Ads, Meta Pixel, or ad network cookies. (Future AdSense will add cookies - see below).

No Social Media Cookies

No Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or share button cookies.

No Third-Party Cookies

All cookies are first-party only (set by waterintakecalc.com).

Future: Google AdSense

We may integrate Google AdSense in the future to support the site. If we do:

AdSense will set cookies for ad personalization, frequency capping, and measurement
These are third-party cookies from Google's domains (googlesyndication.com, doubleclick.net)
You will see a cookie consent banner before any AdSense cookies are set
You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings
This policy will be updated before AdSense integration

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Since we don't use any cookies, there's nothing to manage or delete.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy if we add new cookies (e.g., AdSense). The "Last updated" date will change. We will not add tracking cookies without clear notice and consent.

Contact

Questions about cookies? Contact us at privacy@waterintakecalc.com.