Privacy Policy

Introduction

Costa Vida Nutrition Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our nutrition calculation services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Report bugs or technical issues

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our website, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Device type and screen resolution

Nutrition Calculation Data

When you use our nutrition calculators, we may temporarily store your meal selections and calculations in your browser's local storage to enhance your user experience. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share it with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our nutrition calculation services
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
• To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To send you updates about our services (only if you've opted in)
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or government agency.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting and data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.