Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Oatmeal ("we", "us", "our") operates the website oatmealapp.com and the Oatmeal calorie tracker app. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

Website analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site — pages viewed, time on site, and traffic sources. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Cookies: This site uses cookies for analytics and advertising (Google AdSense, if enabled). You can opt out via your browser settings or the Google Ads settings at adssettings.google.com.

Contact information: If you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. How We Use Information

• To understand site usage and improve content quality.
• To serve relevant ads via Google AdSense (if enabled).
• To respond to support requests.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Google Ads Policy
• Vercel (site hosting) — Vercel Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics (the default). Contact form submissions are deleted after we respond. We do not store sensitive personal data on our servers.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, email us via our contact page.