Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
CoffeeCalc (howmanycoffees.net) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we process when you use our free coffee cost calculator, how third-party services such as Google AdSense and Google Tag Manager work on the site, and what choices you have regarding cookies and advertising.
Information we collect
CoffeeCalc does not require an account and we do not ask you to submit personal details to use the calculator. When you visit the site, basic technical data may be processed automatically by our hosting provider and by third-party services you choose to enable—such as your IP address, browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, and referral source. If you accept optional cookies, Google Tag Manager and Google AdSense may set or read cookies and similar technologies to measure traffic and show ads.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use strictly necessary storage to remember your cookie consent choice in your browser (localStorage). Optional cookies are only activated if you click "Accept all" on our consent banner. Optional categories include analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use CoffeeCalc) and advertising cookies (to deliver and measure ads). If you click "Reject optional", optional tracking and advertising tags remain disabled.
Google AdSense
CoffeeCalc may display ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and other identifiers to show ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. Ad personalization depends on your consent and applicable law. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. You may also manage ad personalization in your Google account settings and through industry opt-out tools where available.
Google Tag Manager and analytics
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage analytics and advertising tags in a controlled way. GTM loads only after you accept optional cookies. Analytics helps us understand aggregate usage—such as which pages are visited and general performance—so we can improve CoffeeCalc. Analytics data is not used to identify you personally.
Your consent choices
We implement Google Consent Mode: advertising and analytics storage default to denied until you accept optional cookies. You can accept or reject optional cookies at any time via the banner shown on your first visit. To change your choice later, clear site data or localStorage for howmanycoffees.net in your browser settings; the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Data retention
Your consent preference is stored locally in your browser until you clear it. Log and analytics data retained by Google or our hosting provider are kept according to each provider's own retention schedules. We do not maintain a user account database for CoffeeCalc.
Children's privacy
CoffeeCalc is a general-audience utility site and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through optional third-party services on this site, please contact us so we can review the situation.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or third-party services. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of CoffeeCalc after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Privacy inquiries
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how CoffeeCalc handles data, please visit our Contact page for guidance on privacy-related topics and available resources.