Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to kjtocalories.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) — a free online tool that helps Australians convert kilojoules (kJ) to calories. Our website address is: https://kjtocalories.com
What Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit kjtocalories.com, certain information is automatically collected by our analytics and advertising partners:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level only)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- IP address (anonymised)
We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal identifying information unless you contact us directly.
Information You Provide
If you contact us via our Contact page, we collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This information is used only to respond to your enquiry and is never sold or shared.
Cookies
kjtocalories.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function correctly (e.g., remembering recent kJ conversions).
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service may collect:
- Pages you visit
- How long do you spend on the site
- Where did you come from
- Device and browser information
Google Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies to:
- Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Limit how often you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
Google may use your data to personalise ads across websites you visit. To learn more or opt out of personalised advertising, visit:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
As required by Google AdSense policies, we disclose that third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to kjtocalories.com and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and improve kjtocalories.com
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Respond to contact enquiries
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for any purpose other than what is listed above
- Store sensitive personal information
Third-Party Services
kjtocalories.com uses the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Displaying advertisements | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| WordPress | Website platform | https://automattic.com/privacy/ |
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
Your Rights (Australian Privacy Act)
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (where applicable)
- Opt out of direct marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [your email address here]
Data Retention
- Contact form enquiries — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
- Analytics data — retained by Google Analytics per their standard retention policy (26 months by default)
- Cookie data — retained as per each cookie’s individual expiry period
Children’s Privacy
kjtocalories.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to external websites (such as MyFitnessPal, FSANZ, or health resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and recommend you review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us:
- Website: https://kjtocalories.com/contact/
- Email: [your email address here]
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated in May 2026.