We respect your privacy. We do not sell your data. We only collect the minimum information needed to operate the site and improve features.
Information we collect
Basic analytics (page views, device type) to understand usage trends.
Form submissions you intentionally send (e.g., contact messages).
How we use information
To maintain and improve the site’s functionality and performance.
To respond to inquiries you send us.
Cookies
We may use cookies for analytics and to remember preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third parties
We do not share personal data with third parties except as required by law or to operate essential services (e.g., hosting, analytics).
Your choices
You may request we delete messages you have sent via our contact page.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us via the Contact page.
Make it useful
How to use this page without overthinking it
This part of the site is meant to support your decision-making, not to overload you. Skim for what matters to you today, and feel free to leave the rest for another time.
Handle with care
Our approach to information related to food and health
Food and body‑related data can feel more sensitive than other kinds of information. Even simple logs of meals may carry emotional weight for some people.
No surprise medical profiles. Calorie Explorer is not designed to build medical or psychological profiles about you.
Use devices you trust. If you're entering detailed patterns, we encourage you to do so on devices and networks you're comfortable with.
Share only what you're okay seeing again. If writing down a certain detail feels triggering or stressful, it rarely needs to live in a tool like this.
Our goal is to offer clarity about food options—not to collect more personal information than necessary or to comment on your body, goals, or choices.
Think before you share
What to keep in mind if you share Calorie Explorer screenshots
Sometimes people like to share examples with friends, communities, or professionals. A little care can protect your privacy when you do.
Crop out personal details. Remove anything that shows names, locations, or patterns you don't want widely known.
Blur identifying notes. If you wrote personal comments alongside meals, consider hiding them in shared images.
Remember future you. Ask whether you'd still feel comfortable seeing that screenshot again a year from now.
You always control what parts of your experience you keep private and what you turn into a story or example for others.
Social boundaries
Being thoughtful when you talk about the tool with others
Food and bodies are personal topics. Even if you enjoy using Calorie Explorer, people around you may relate to this kind of information differently.
Ask before analyzing. Before pulling up numbers about someone else's meal, check whether they actually want that information.
Avoid uninvited commentary. Using the tool for your own learning doesn't require narrating other people's choices.
Share gently, if at all. If a friend is curious, focus on how the tool helps you think—not on what you think they should change.
Respecting other people's boundaries is part of using any nutrition resource in a socially aware way.
Practical privacy
Things to consider if you use Calorie Explorer on shared devices
Many people access tools like this on family computers, school devices, or work laptops. A few habits can help keep your usage more private.
Clear sensitive tabs when you're done. Close pages you wouldn't want the next person to stumble onto by accident.
Be mindful of saved history. If others regularly use the same browser, consider how much you want logs of your activity visible.
Use personal devices for deeper reflection. When possible, keep more detailed experiments and notes on devices you control.
Small choices about where and how you access the site can make a noticeable difference in how private it feels.
Emotional privacy
Protecting not just your data, but your emotional space
Sometimes the most sensitive part of using a tool like this isn't what's stored—it's the internal commentary it can trigger.
Pause if self-talk turns harsh. If you notice your inner voice becoming critical, consider taking a break from numbers.
Limit how long you explore. Set gentle time boundaries so you don't spiral through comparison after comparison.
Use supportive reminders. Some people like to keep a note nearby—physical or digital—about their values beyond appearance or numbers.
Your emotional wellbeing is part of your privacy, too. It's okay to use, pause, or step away from tools depending on how they make you feel.
Group use
Handling group discussions about food data with care
Sometimes families, teams, or communities may look at food patterns together—for example, when planning events or shared meals.
Set a clear purpose. Agree on why you're looking at numbers—like budgeting for a group meal—before you start.
Keep it task-focused. Aim comments at planning (“How much should we cook?”), not at individuals (“Who eats what?”).
Allow opt-outs. Make it clear that people can step back from detailed discussions if they feel uncomfortable.
Privacy isn't only about devices and data; it also includes how much people want their habits discussed in front of others.
Other services
What to consider if you pair Calorie Explorer with other apps
Some people like to use multiple tools together—for example, a calendar, a note app, and an educational site like this one.
Check each tool's policies. Every service has its own approach to data collection, storage, and sharing.
Decide what belongs where. You might keep numbers in one place and more personal reflections in another.
Review connections periodically. If apps sync with each other, revisit those settings now and then to confirm they still feel right.
You remain in charge of how your information flows between tools, even when using them together for convenience.
Intentional sharing
Choosing which food-related details to keep private
Not every part of your routine has to be visible to others—or even written down. Being deliberate about what you do and don't log can protect your sense of safety.
Separate "helpful" from "intrusive." If tracking a detail doesn't serve your goals, it may not belong in any tool.
Keep some spaces off-limits. You might decide that certain meals, days, or contexts are simply for enjoyment, not analysis.
Revisit these choices. What you're comfortable recording can change as your relationship with food and data shifts.
Your boundaries around what you share and track are part of your privacy, and they deserve as much respect as technical safeguards.