PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 6th, 2025
Last Updated: June 6th, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Sweat Equity Fitness ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience with our fitness training application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information: Display name, email address
Fitness Data: Workout preferences, custom workout routines you create
Usage Preferences: App settings and customization choices
Automatically Collected Information
Workout Data: Exercise sessions completed, workout duration, estimated calories burned
Progress Metrics: Workout streaks, weekly activity summaries, completion percentages
Technical Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
Usage Analytics: Features used, session duration, crash reports (anonymized)
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not access your device's camera, microphone, or photo library
We do not collect precise location data
We do not access your contacts or other personal apps
We do not collect sensitive health data beyond basic fitness metrics
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Provide personalized fitness recommendations and track your progress
Calculate and display workout statistics (weekly totals, streaks, calories)
Improve app performance and fix technical issues
Customize your experience with workout suggestions
Send important app updates and security notifications (if applicable)
Data Storage and Security
Cloud Storage
Your workout data is stored securely in the cloud using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
This includes workout history, custom routines, progress metrics, and saved workouts
Data is encrypted during transmission and storage using industry-standard protocols
Firebase complies with SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, and other security standards
Local Caching
Some data may be temporarily cached on your device for performance and offline access
This cached data is automatically synchronized with our secure cloud servers
Local cache is protected by your device's security measures
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the app (with strict confidentiality agreements)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)
We will never share your workout data or personal fitness information for marketing purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Data Access and Control
View Your Data: Access your stored information through the app settings
Delete Your Data: Remove your account and associated data at any time
Export Your Data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt-Out: Disable analytics or certain data collection features
How to Exercise Your Rights
Use the in-app settings to manage your data preferences
Contact us at sweatequityfitnessapp@gmail.com for data requests
Delete your account through the app settings to remove all cloud-stored data
Uninstall the app to remove any locally cached data
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
Third-Party Services
Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
We use Firebase services for:
Cloud Firestore: Storing your workout data, progress, and custom routines
Authentication: Managing user accounts securely (if applicable)
Analytics: Understanding app usage patterns (anonymized data only)
Crash Reporting: Identifying and fixing technical issues
Firebase adheres to Google's privacy policies and security standards. For more information, visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Other Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to other third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
Analytics and Crash Reporting
We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how the app is used and to improve performance. These services collect anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you personally.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
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 in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending a notification through the app (if applicable)
Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Data Retention
Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Workout Data: Stored in Firebase until you delete your account or specific data
Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained for up to 2 years for improvement purposes
Crash Reports: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Cached Data: Local device cache cleared when you uninstall the app
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: sweatequityfitnessapp@gmail.com
Website: www.sweateq.app
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
Apple App Store Guidelines
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)