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What is Local Storage and Why We Use It

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Introduction: Our Approach to Privacy and Functionality

At Weightlift Guru (WG), we prioritize giving you powerful tools while respecting your privacy.


A key part of this commitment is our use of local storage.


Below, we explain what local storage is, how it works, and why it matters for your experience on WG.

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What is Local Storage?

Local storage is a form of web storage that saves data directly on your device—inside your web browser—without sending it to external servers.

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Here’s what that means:

  • Data stays on your device — not sent to us or anyone else.

  • It persists even if you close your browser or shut down your computer (until you manually clear it).

  • You control it — you can view, manage, or delete stored data anytime through your browser settings.

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Unlike cookies, local storage does not automatically communicate with servers, making it a far more privacy-conscious option.

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Why Weightlift Guru Uses Local Storage

We use local storage to enhance your experience without needing to collect personal information or force you to create accounts.

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Specifically, local storage allows us to:

  • Save your fitness calculator inputs (e.g., BMI history, macronutrient targets, goal tracking)

  • Remember your preferences (like metric vs imperial units, or dark/light mode)

  • Let you track your fitness journey privately without signing up or logging in

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By keeping all your data stored locally on your device, we ensure your information stays completely private and under your full control.

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What Data Is Stored in Local Storage?

We only store non-personal fitness-related data to improve your user experience, including:

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  • Your BMI results, macronutrient breakdowns, and caloric targets

  • Progress logs (such as changes in weight or calculated metrics over time)

  • Personalization settings (measurement units, theme preferences)

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Important:
We do not store any personally identifiable information (no names, emails, addresses, or accounts).


All stored data is fully anonymous and stays on your device only.

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How You Can Manage Local Storage

Managing or clearing local storage is easy. Here’s how to do it on major browsers:

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  • Google Chrome
    Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions

  • Safari
    Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

  • Firefox
    Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data

  • Microsoft Edge
    Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

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You can choose to delete Weightlift Guru-specific storage or clear all site data.


Reminder: Clearing your browser storage will reset your progress on WG calculators.

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Weightlift Guru, protecting your privacy isn’t an afterthought—it’s a core part of how we build our platform.

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By using local storage:

  • We avoid storing your data on external servers.

  • We eliminate the need for mandatory sign-ups or logins.

  • We give you full control over what’s saved and when it’s cleared.

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You get all the functionality—without sacrificing your privacy.

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If you ever have questions or concerns about local storage or data privacy, feel free to contact us at info@weightliftguru.com.

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