Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 6, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains exactly which cookies CalorieSip uses, why, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
Cookies are not viruses or programs — they cannot execute code, install malware, or access other files on your device. They can only be read by the website that set them (or, in the case of third-party cookies, by the third party that placed them).
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period, even after you close your browser).
How we use cookies
CalorieSip uses cookies for three purposes:
- Essential operation — cookies required for the site to function
- Analytics — cookies that help us understand how people use the site
- Advertising — cookies used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
We do not use cookies to build personal profiles, to track you across unrelated websites beyond what Google's advertising systems do, or to sell your data to third parties.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN |
Laravel security token — prevents cross-site request forgery on forms | Session |
starbucks_calorie_session |
Laravel session identifier — maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with CalorieSip — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, and where visitors come from. This helps us improve the content and usability of the site.
Google Analytics data is anonymised. IP addresses are truncated and not stored in full. We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual users.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for aggregate traffic analysis | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for daily reporting | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising cookies
CalorieSip uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads that are relevant to you based on your recent browsing activity. If you have visited other sites that use Google advertising, you may see ads that relate to your interests on those sites.
These are third-party cookies set by Google. We do not have direct access to the data stored in these cookies.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
doubleclick.net (Google) | Used for targeted advertising and conversion tracking | 13 months |
DSID |
doubleclick.net (Google) | Identifies signed-in Google users for ad targeting | 2 weeks |
test_cookie |
doubleclick.net (Google) | Checks if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
NID |
google.com | Stores user preferences and enables personalised ads | 6 months |
__gads |
google.com | Ad measurement and frequency capping | 2 years |
To opt out of personalised advertising by Google, visit Google Ad Settings. You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices (EU).
Other third-party cookies
| Service | Purpose | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | May log the request to load fonts (no persistent cookie) | Google Privacy Policy |
| Unsplash | CDN cookies may be set when loading images from Unsplash servers | Unsplash Privacy Policy |
How to manage cookies
You have several ways to control and manage cookies:
Browser settings
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. The steps vary by browser:
Note: blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Google-specific opt-outs
- Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Google Ad Settings — opt out of personalised ads
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, there is no industry-wide standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and CalorieSip does not currently alter its behaviour based on DNT headers. We will update this policy if that changes.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new services, change advertising partners, or when regulations change. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. We recommend checking this page periodically.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies?
- Email: hello@starbuckscaloriecalculator.site
- Contact form: starbuckscaloriecalculator.site/contact