Privacy Policy for PushPals

Last Updated: 2025-03-15

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect the following personal information from you:

Name: To personalize your experience and facilitate interactions within workout groups.
Email: To communicate important updates, notifications, and account-related information.
OAuth Authentication Data: If you connect your account via third-party services (e.g., Map My Fitness), we may collect necessary authentication tokens, but we do not store passwords.

1.2 Fitness Activity Data

If you authorize integration with third-party fitness platforms, we may collect the following workout-related data:

Activity Type (e.g., Running, Cycling, Swimming, etc.)
Workout Duration & Distance
Calories Burned
Other relevant metrics provided by the API
We only access and store this data to provide core app functionality and will not share it with third parties unless necessary for service delivery.

1.3 Non-Personal Data

We may use web cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information such as:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Usage patterns to improve user experience and analyze trends

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

Syncing workouts across platforms so users can track progress regardless of which fitness app they use.
Enhancing user experience by enabling group accountability and goal tracking.
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
Ensuring security and fraud prevention for API access and authentication.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Integrations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We only share necessary data with trusted third-party services (e.g., Map My Fitness, payment processors) to enable app functionality.
You may revoke API access at any time via your account settings.

4. Children's Privacy

PushPals is not intended for children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

5. Data Security & Retention

All transmitted data is encrypted using HTTPS and TLS to ensure security in transit.
OAuth tokens are stored securely and refreshed or deleted when access is revoked.
We retain user data only as long as necessary for functionality and will delete data upon user request.
6. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Updates will be posted on this page, and we may notify users via email if significant changes occur.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: support@pushpals.xyz

By using PushPals, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.