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Privacy Policy

At PawCalculator, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we handle your personal information and your pet's data across our dog food calculators, nutrition calculators, and professional veterinary planning resources.

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Last Updated

October 2, 2026 — Documented Journey/Mediavine ads, CMP, analytics, and affiliate processors

Privacy Overview

PawCalculator is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your pet's information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our dog food calculators, our nutrition calculators, pet tools, and other professional pet care calculators.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as pet details for our dog food calculator, breed information for calculator recommendations, and preferences you choose to save. We also collect technical information like device type, browser data, and usage analytics to improve our pet calculation tools.

·Pet information (breed, age, weight, activity level) for accurate calculations
·Contact information if you subscribe to newsletters or contact support
·Device and browser information for technical compatibility
·Usage data to improve our dog food calculators and pet tools
·Location data (if permitted) for veterinary cost estimates and local services

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us provide accurate dog food calculations, accurate portion recommendations and relevant health insights. We use data to improve our calculators, send helpful pet care tips, and ensure our tools work properly across all devices.

·Provide accurate dog food calculations and nutritional recommendations
·Improve calculator features based on aggregated usage patterns
·Improve calculator accuracy and add new features based on usage patterns
·Send relevant pet care tips and professional veterinary insights (with permission)
·Ensure technical compatibility across devices and browsers
·Provide customer support for our pet calculation tools

Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for site functionality, preference cookies for calculator settings, analytics cookies to understand usage, and advertising cookies (via our CMP and Journey) to fund free tools. You can manage consent through the cookie banner where required (UK/EU/EEA/Switzerland) or via your browser settings.

·Essential cookies for calculator functionality and pet data storage on your device
·Analytics cookies (GA4, Contentsquare) to improve tools and content
·Advertising / measurement cookies via Journey, Google Ad Manager, and identity partners
·Affiliate cookies via Impact when you follow product links
·You can withdraw consent or adjust preferences through the CMP where shown

Advertising & Affiliates

PawCalculator is supported by display advertising served through Journey by Mediavine (Grow) and by affiliate links. Ads help keep every calculator free. Some articles include sponsored product links; we may earn a commission if you buy through them. This does not change calculator results or editorial recommendations.

·Ad stack: Journey wrapper / Grow, Google Ad Manager, and header-bidding demand partners
·ads.txt is managed by Journey (journeymv.com) for pawcalculator.com
·Affiliate links may be rewritten by Impact for attribution
·We disclose advertising and affiliates in the site footer and on the About page

100% Client-Side Calculations

All pet calculations happen directly in your browser. When you use our dog food calculator, cat calorie calculator, or any other tool, your pet's information never leaves your device during the calculation process. This ensures maximum privacy and instant results.

·All calculations performed locally in your browser using JavaScript
·Pet data (weight, age, breed) is processed on your device only
·No calculation data is sent to our servers or third parties
·Results are generated instantly without server communication
·You can use our calculators offline once the page loads
·No tracking of individual calculation inputs or results

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your pet's information and personal data. Our systems use encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to ensure your information remains safe while using our dog food calculators and pet tools.

·SSL encryption for all data transmission and storage
·Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
·Secure cloud infrastructure with backup and recovery systems
·Limited access controls — only authorized personnel can access data
·Regular software updates and security patches
·No storage of sensitive payment information (if applicable)

Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your pet's information and personal data. You can access, update, or delete your information at any time. For users in the EU, additional GDPR rights apply including data portability and the right to object to processing.

·Access all information we have about you and your pets
·Update or correct pet information in our calculators
·Delete your data and calculation history at any time
·Export your pet data in a readable format (data portability)
·Object to certain types of data processing
·Withdraw consent for marketing communications
·Request human review of automated decisions

Children's Privacy

PawCalculator is designed for pet owners aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our website and email notifications. Continued use of our dog food calculators and pet tools constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Questions About Privacy?

Have questions about how we protect your pet's data or want to exercise your privacy rights? Our team is here to help.

Contact Privacy Team General Support