Overview
PODMargin ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at podmargin.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
We take your privacy seriously. PODMargin is a free tool — we do not sell your personal data, require account creation, or store your recipe inputs on our servers. All profit calculations happen directly in your browser.
We don't store your recipes or conversion history. The only data collected is standard analytics and advertising data — the same as any free website you visit. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time.
Information we collect
Information you provide
PODMargin does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use any tool on the Site. PODMargin does not use AI features that require an API key. No personal data is required to use any calculator on this site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and general geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Operating system
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies described in the section below.
Tool usage data
Ingredient selections, recipe inputs, and conversion results are processed entirely in your browser. This data is not transmitted to our servers and is not stored or logged by PODMargin.
Advertising
PODMargin is a free service supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site.
How Google AdSense works
Google AdSense uses cookies and device identifiers to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity across websites. Google may use your data to personalize the ads you see on PODMargin and other websites in the Google Display Network.
Opt out of personalized advertising
You have several options to control personalized advertising:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences
- Visit NAI opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
- Visit DAA opt-out page for additional opt-out options
- Use your browser's private/incognito mode which limits cookie-based tracking
Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads — you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.
California residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Under the CCPA, sharing data with advertising partners may constitute a "sale." You can exercise this right by visiting Google's Ads Settings or using the opt-out links above.
Third-party services
The Site integrates or links to the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy that governs their data practices:
Google AdSense & Google Analytics
Operated by Google LLC. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Anthropic Claude API (optional)
The AI Recipe Parser feature optionally uses the Anthropic Claude API. If you choose to use this feature with your own API key, your recipe text is sent directly from your browser to Anthropic's servers for processing. PODMargin does not receive, store, or log this data. Anthropic's privacy policy is available at anthropic.com/privacy.
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display typography on the Site. When the page loads, your browser makes a request to Google's servers. Google may collect your IP address as part of this request. See Google's privacy policy for details.
External links
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your personal data in a machine-readable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
Because PODMargin does not collect personal data beyond standard analytics and advertising data (managed by Google), most of these rights can be exercised directly through Google's privacy tools. For any other requests, contact us using the details in the Contact section.
EU/EEA residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the rights listed above under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing analytics and advertising data is legitimate interest in providing and improving a free service supported by advertising.
Children's privacy
PODMargin is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are located in the EU/EEA, this age limit may be higher depending on your country's laws.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
PODMargin
Website: podmargin.com
Email: privacy@podmargin.com
Response time: Within 30 days
For requests related to Google's data collection through AdSense or Analytics, please contact Google directly through their privacy tools.