Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Pacebeats ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services. Whether you're tracking your runs, setting fitness goals, or connecting with the running community, we only collect and use your information to enhance your experience and deliver the services you expect.

By using Pacebeats, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

• Account details (name, email, profile picture) when you create an account
• Basic demographic information (age, gender) for personalized fitness recommendations
• Contact information for support and communication purposes

Fitness and Activity Data

• Running metrics (distance, pace, duration, route)
• Heart rate data (when connected to compatible devices)
• Workout history and fitness goals
• Music preferences and tempo matching data

Device and Usage Information

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Location data (when GPS tracking is enabled for runs)
• Crash reports and performance analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

• Track and analyze your running performance and progress
• Provide personalized workout recommendations and training plans
• Generate tempo-matched music playlists for your runs
• Enable social features and community challenges

Communication and Support

• Send important app updates and feature announcements
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Share relevant fitness tips and motivation content

App Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Fix bugs and optimize app performance
• Develop new features based on user behavior and feedback

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using secure protocols
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with access controls
• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to your information
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for app functionality

Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our app, such as:

• Cloud storage and hosting services
• Analytics platforms (with anonymized data)
• Music streaming service integrations
• Payment processors (for premium features)

Community Features

When you participate in community features, certain information may be shared:

• Public profile information (username, achievements)
• Workout summaries in challenges or leaderboards
• Comments and interactions in community discussions

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pacebeats, our users, or others.

5. Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your personal information:

Account Management

• Update your profile information at any time
• Control privacy settings for community features
• Manage notification preferences
• Delete your account and associated data

Data Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your workout history and fitness data
• Request correction of inaccurate information

Location Services

You can enable or disable location services at any time through your device settings. Note that disabling location services may limit certain app features like GPS tracking for runs.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.

7. Children's Privacy

Pacebeats is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Pacebeats after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Have questions about how we handle your data or this Privacy Policy? We're here to help: