Privacy Policy

Introduction

Steps ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Activity and Health Data

• Daily step counts and walking distance
• Activity patterns and exercise habits
• Goals and milestones you set
• Habit tracking data you input

Device Information

• Device type and operating system version
• Unique device identifiers for analytics
• Mobile network information
• Time zone and locale settings

Location Data (Optional)

With your explicit permission, we may collect location data to provide location-based features such as tracking outdoor walks and runs. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to back up your data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Track your progress toward your fitness goals
• Send you motivational notifications and reminders
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze app usage to improve our features
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Detect and prevent technical issues

Data Storage and Security

Your step tracking and habit data is primarily stored locally on your device. If you choose to enable cloud backup, your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

Our app may integrate with the following third-party services:

• Google Fit: To sync your activity data across devices
• Google Analytics: To understand app usage patterns (anonymized)
• Firebase: For cloud storage and crash reporting

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our service 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.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your residence, which may have different data protection rules.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us