1. Introduction
Welcome to Fitness Saga. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
By using Fitness Saga, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information you provide when creating an account
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including features used, time spent, and preferences
2.2 Health Data Collection and Access
Fitness Saga accesses and collects health and fitness data to provide our core services. We collect the following types of health data:
- Activity Data: Step counts, distance traveled, active minutes, and calories burned
- Heart Rate Data: Resting heart rate and heart rate measurements from connected devices
How We Access Health Data:
- Device Pedometer: We access your device's built-in step counter and motion sensors to track your daily steps and activity
- Health Connect (Android): We read health data from Google Health Connect, including steps, heart rate, active calories burned, and distance. We only request READ permissions and never write data to Health Connect.
- Apple HealthKit (iOS): We read health data from Apple HealthKit, including steps, heart rate, active energy, and distance. We only request READ permissions.
- Fitbit: When you connect your Fitbit account, we access your fitness data including steps, heart rate, distance, and calories through Fitbit's API with your explicit authorization
How We Use Health Data:
- To track your daily fitness activity and progress
- To calculate XP, levels, achievements, and streaks in our gamification system
- To generate analytics, insights, and progress reports
- To enable group challenges and social features
- To provide personalized recommendations and goals
- To sync data across your devices when cloud sync is enabled
Health Data Sharing: We do not sell your health data. Health data is only shared with third-party services (Fitbit, Apple Health, Google Health) when you explicitly connect those accounts. We may share aggregated, anonymized health data for analytics purposes, but never in a way that identifies individual users.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Fitness Saga, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Step count and activity data from your device's pedometer
- Location data (if you grant location permissions for weather-based features)
- App performance and crash reports
- Analytics data to improve our services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our fitness tracking services
- Gamification: To calculate XP, levels, achievements, and streaks
- Social Features: To enable group challenges, leaderboards, and social interactions
- Analytics: To generate insights, statistics, and progress reports
- Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Data Storage
Fitness Saga requires an internet connection to function. Your data is stored securely on our servers to enable cross-device access, backup, and synchronization. All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
4.2 Cloud Synchronization
When you enable cloud sync, your data may be stored on secure servers to enable cross-device access and backup. All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
4.3 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
5. Data Retention
How Long We Retain Your Data:
- Active Accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active and you continue to use our services. This includes all health data, fitness metrics, and account information.
- Local Device Storage: Health and fitness data stored locally on your device remains on your device until you delete the app or manually clear app data through your device settings.
- Cloud Storage: When cloud sync is enabled, your data is retained on our servers for as long as your account is active. If you disable cloud sync, your cloud data will be deleted within 30 days.
- Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and health data from our active systems within 30 days. Some data may remain in backups for up to 90 days before being permanently deleted, but it will not be accessible during this period.
- Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data for longer periods if required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention or dispute resolution.
- Aggregated Data: We may retain aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you individually for analytics and service improvement purposes indefinitely.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by following the instructions in Section 6 (Data Deletion) below.
6. Data Deletion
How to Delete Your Data:
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information and health data at any time. Here's how:
6.1 Delete Your Account
The most comprehensive way to delete your data is to delete your account:
- From the App: Go to Settings → Account Settings → Delete Account. Follow the prompts to permanently delete your account and all associated data.
- Via Email: Send a deletion request to privacy@fitnessaga.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request" and include your account email address.
What Gets Deleted: When you delete your account, we will delete:
- Your account information (name, email, profile)
- All health and fitness data (steps, heart rate, calories, distance, etc.)
- Your progress data (XP, levels, achievements, streaks)
- Group memberships and challenge participation
- Analytics and statistics
- All data stored in our cloud servers
Local Device Data: After account deletion, you may need to manually delete local app data:
- iOS: Delete the app from your device, or go to Settings → Fitness Saga → Delete App Data
- Android: Go to Settings → Apps → Fitness Saga → Storage → Clear Data, or uninstall the app
Third-Party Connections: Deleting your Fitness Saga account does not delete data from third-party services (Fitbit, Apple Health, Google Health). You must disconnect these services separately through their respective apps or settings.
6.2 Partial Data Deletion
You can also request deletion of specific data types without deleting your entire account:
- Disconnect third-party services (Fitbit, Apple Health, Google Health) through the app's Settings → Data Sources
- Clear local app data through your device settings
- Contact us at privacy@fitnessaga.com to request deletion of specific data types
6.3 Deletion Timeline
Account deletion requests are typically processed immediately or within 30 days. Once processed, your data is permanently deleted from our active systems. Some data may remain in backups for up to 90 days before being permanently removed, but it will not be accessible during this period.
7. Third-Party Services
Fitness Saga may integrate with third-party services to enhance functionality:
- Fitbit: When you connect your Fitbit account, we access your fitness data in accordance with Fitbit's API terms
- Apple Health: Integration with Apple HealthKit to sync health and fitness data
- Google Health Connect: Integration with Google Health Connect for Android users
- Analytics Services: We may use analytics services to understand app usage and improve our services
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to users
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (see Section 6)
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection or processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@fitnessaga.com or through the app settings.
10. Children's Privacy
Fitness Saga is not intended for 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 us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: