Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how CitizenFoodPrep.com ("we," "us," or "the site") collects, uses, and handles information when you visit and use our free emergency food storage calculator. We are committed to being transparent about our practices.
Short version: The calculator runs entirely in your browser. We do not collect, see, or store any numbers you enter into the calculator. We have no user accounts and require no registration.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
The following data is never collected or transmitted to any server:
- Household size, member counts, or any inputs you enter into the calculator
- Calculation results generated by the tool
- Your name, email address, or any personally identifying information (unless you voluntarily contact us — see Section 3)
- Account credentials (there are no accounts on this site)
2. Information That May Be Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our hosting provider and any third-party services we use may automatically receive certain standard technical information when your browser loads a page. This may include:
- Your IP address (typically anonymized or not retained by us directly)
- Browser type and version
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is used solely in aggregate form to understand general traffic patterns and improve the site. It is not used to identify individual users.
3. Contact Form & Email
If you choose to contact us via the Contact page or by emailing info@citizenfoodprep.com, we will receive your name (if provided), email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties, added to any mailing list, or used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Cookies
This site currently uses a minimal number of cookies or local storage entries for functional purposes only, such as remembering your dark/light mode preference. No tracking cookies are set by this site itself.
Third-party services (see Section 5) may set their own cookies. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the calculator.
5. Third-Party Services & Advertising
To support the free availability of this tool, this site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services may:
- Use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites
- Collect anonymized data about ad impressions and clicks
- Be subject to their own privacy policies, which govern their data practices
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting AboutAds.info.
We may also use Google Analytics or a similar privacy-friendly analytics tool in the future to understand aggregate usage. If implemented, we will update this policy and configure analytics to anonymize IP addresses and respect browser-level Do Not Track signals where possible.
6. Links to External Websites
This site links to external resources such as FEMA and USDA publications. These sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or practices of third-party sites.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The calculator is a household planning tool designed for use by adults.
8. Data Security
Because the calculator operates entirely client-side (in your browser) and we do not store calculator inputs or results on any server, the primary security risk for your planning data rests with your own device. We recommend standard browser security practices.
9. Your Rights
Since we do not collect or store personal data from calculator use, there is generally no personal data for us to access, correct, or delete on your behalf. If you have contacted us by email and wish to have your correspondence deleted from our records, please email info@citizenfoodprep.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request."
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA respectively. As we collect minimal data, most of these rights are satisfied by default. For any specific requests, please contact us directly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:
info@citizenfoodprep.com