Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and handle your information.

Effective Date: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024

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1. Introduction

Welcome to HealFit ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application HealFit (the "App") and related services.

By using HealFit, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Age, gender, height, weight, fitness goals, activity level, training level, workout preferences, and location preferences
  • Authentication Data: Information from third-party sign-in services (Google, Apple) if you choose to use them
  • User Content: Custom food items, meal plans, workout notes, and progress data

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, time spent on different sections, and crash reports
  • Performance Data: App performance metrics, loading times, and error logs
  • Location Data: General location information (city/country level) for workout recommendations

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • OpenFoodFacts: Nutritional information for barcode-scanned products
  • Firebase Services: Authentication, analytics, and crash reporting data
  • Appodeal: Advertising-related data for personalized ads

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

  • Personalization: Create personalized workout plans, nutrition recommendations, and fitness goals
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor your fitness journey, workout history, and nutritional intake
  • User Experience: Improve app functionality, fix bugs, and enhance performance
  • Account Management: Manage your account, verify your identity, and provide customer support

3.2 Analytics and Improvement

  • App Analytics: Understand how users interact with the App to improve features
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and resolve technical issues
  • Feature Development: Develop new features based on user behavior and preferences

3.3 Advertising and Monetization

  • Personalized Ads: Display relevant advertisements through Appodeal
  • Ad Performance: Measure ad effectiveness and optimize ad delivery
  • Revenue Generation: Support the free version of the App through advertising

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App:

  • Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, and crash reporting
  • Appodeal: Advertising services and ad network management
  • OpenFoodFacts: Nutritional database for food products

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Prevent fraud or security threats

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-based security with industry-standard protections

5.2 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
  • Report to relevant authorities as required by law
  • Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
  • Provide guidance on protective measures users can take

6. Data Retention

6.1 Retention Periods

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
  • Workout Data: Retained for 5 years to track long-term progress
  • Nutrition Data: Retained for 3 years for dietary pattern analysis
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years
  • Logs and Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days for troubleshooting

6.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your data at any time through the App settings. Deleted data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access: View and download your personal information
  • Correct: Update or modify inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

7.2 Advertising Preferences

  • Ad Personalization: Control whether ads are personalized based on your data
  • Ad Frequency: Adjust how often you see advertisements
  • Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising (ads will still appear but may be less relevant)

7.3 Communication Preferences

  • Email Notifications: Control marketing and promotional emails
  • Push Notifications: Manage in-app notification settings
  • SMS: Opt-out of text message communications

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Data Processing Locations

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8.2 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests and consent
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact us for GDPR-related inquiries
  • Supervisory Authority: Right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority

9. Children's Privacy

9.1 Age Restrictions

HealFit is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9.2 COPPA Compliance

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Third-Party Privacy Policies

The App integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

10.2 Third-Party Data Collection

These services may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1 Policy Updates

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
  • Sending you an email notification
  • Displaying an in-app notification

11.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

12.1 Privacy Inquiries

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: moussaouiilyes30@gmail.com