Welcome to Smart Gym Pal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By using Smart Gym Pal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile photo
- Profile Data: Age, gender, height, weight, fitness level, and fitness goals
- Health and Fitness Data: Workout history, exercise preferences, nutrition data, dietary restrictions, progress metrics, and body measurements
- Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Smart Gym Pal, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the app, features used, time spent, and app performance
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (with your permission for precise location)
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services you connect to Smart Gym Pal, such as:
- Social media platforms (if you choose to connect your accounts)
- Fitness tracking devices and health apps
- Payment processors
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide Our Services: To create and manage your account, generate personalized workout and nutrition plans, track your progress, and deliver app features
- AI-Powered Features: To power our AI-driven workout and meal plan generation using advanced machine learning algorithms (including OpenAI's API)
- Personalization: To customize your experience and provide tailored recommendations based on your fitness goals and preferences
- Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (you can opt out at any time)
- Improvement and Development: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, develop new features, and conduct research
- Customer Support: To respond to your requests, questions, and provide technical support
- Security and Safety: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure the security of our platform
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
3. AI and Data Processing
Smart Gym Pal uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized fitness and nutrition recommendations. Here's what you need to know:
- AI Provider: We use OpenAI's API to generate customized workout plans and meal recommendations based on your profile and goals
- Data Sent to AI: Your fitness goals, preferences, dietary restrictions, and profile information are sent to our AI provider to generate personalized plans
- Data Minimization: We only share the minimum necessary information required to provide AI-powered features
- AI Limitations: AI-generated recommendations are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult healthcare professionals before starting new fitness or nutrition programs
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, AI processing)
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes, protect our rights, or ensure safety
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
- Database: Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a secure cloud database platform
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption
- Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only
- Data Retention: We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Object to Processing: Object to certain processing of your information
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@smartgympal.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Smart Gym Pal is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and 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 country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Smart Gym Pal, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers located around the world.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our app may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information held by businesses
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 6 above. Our legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is in our legitimate interests and does not override your rights
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
- Displaying an in-app notification
Your continued use of Smart Gym Pal after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: