FitGlide ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (fitglide.in), mobile application, or services (collectively, the "Services"). Our Services integrate with Google’s Health Connect, Location Services, and Foreground Services to provide personalized fitness experiences. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Services. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: When you sign up for our waitlist, participate in fitness challenges, or create an account, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and date of birth.
• Health Data (via Health Connect): With your explicit consent, we use Google’s Health Connect to collect health and fitness data, such as steps taken, calories burned, heart rate, sleep patterns, and exercise activities (e.g., yoga sessions). This data is used to provide personalized fitness plans and track your progress.
• Location Data (via Location Services): We may collect your precise location data when you enable Location Services to track outdoor activities like morning walks or to suggest nearby fitness events. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.
• Device Information (via Foreground Services): We use Foreground Services to collect device information and run background processes for real-time fitness tracking (e.g., step counting while the app is active). This may include your device ID, operating system version, and app usage data.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site or app.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and personalize our Services, such as creating tailored fitness plans, tracking your progress, and recommending nearby fitness activities.
• Communicate with you, including sending fitness updates, promotional emails, and notifications about your progress or upcoming challenges.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Services, enhance user experience, and develop new features.
• Ensure the security of our platform, detect and prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
• Run Foreground Services to enable real-time fitness tracking, such as step counting or activity monitoring, while you use the app.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your health or location data with third-party apps or services (e.g., fitness trackers) if you explicitly authorize us to do so via Health Connect or other integrations.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), or email marketing platforms.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FitGlide, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes encryption of sensitive data (e.g., health data), secure storage practices, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights and choices regarding your information:

• Health Connect Data: You can manage permissions for Health Connect data through your device settings or the Health Connect app, including revoking access to specific health data types.
• Location Services: You can disable Location Services at any time through your device settings. Note that this may limit features like outdoor activity tracking.
• Foreground Services: You can stop real-time tracking by closing the app or disabling background activity permissions in your device settings.
• Access and Update: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@fitglide.in.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
• Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our Services.
• Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

6. International Data Transfers

FitGlide operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including India and the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.

7. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• India’s IT Act: We adhere to the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules regarding the protection of personal data.
• GDPR (for EU Users): If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase your data.
• CCPA (for California Users): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what data we collect and to request its deletion.

8. Third-Party Links and Integrations

Our Services may contain links to third-party sites or integrations, such as Google Health Connect, YouTube videos, or our X profile. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@fitglide.in

Address: FitGlide, 10th Avenue, Gaur City 2, Greater Noida West, India