Privacy Policy for FitterPals

Last updated: 27 April 2026

1. Overview

FitterPals (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a fitness challenge platform that allows users to participate in activity-based competitions and track performance.

FitterPals is operated by FitterPals Limited, based in New Zealand.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the FitterPals mobile app and website.

By using FitterPals, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the app:

Account Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • User ID

Fitness Activity Data

  • Distance, such as kilometres run or walked
  • Duration
  • Activity timestamps
  • Workout metadata, such as source device or Apple Health

Challenge Data

  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Group participation
  • Challenge results

3. Apple Health Data

FitterPals integrates with Apple Health to read workout and activity data.

  • We only access data with your explicit permission
  • We do not share Apple Health data with third parties
  • We do not use Apple Health data for advertising or marketing purposes

This data is used solely to:

  • Verify activity
  • Calculate challenge results
  • Display leaderboards

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your data based on your consent and for the purpose of providing the service.

We use your information to:

  • Operate fitness challenges
  • Verify activity submissions and calculate challenge results
  • Display leaderboards and rankings
  • Manage user accounts
  • Improve app performance and reliability

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited data only when necessary with:

  • Service providers, such as hosting and authentication infrastructure, who process data on our behalf
  • Legal authorities if required by law

Leaderboard data, such as username and distance, may be visible to other users within a challenge.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using trusted infrastructure providers.

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • Secure authentication
  • Encrypted connections
  • Access controls

However, no system is completely secure.

7. User Choices and Data Deletion

You can:

  • Update your account information within the app
  • Request deletion of your account and data

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting support@fitterpals.app.

To request deletion, contact: support@fitterpals.app

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to operate the service and comply with legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@fitterpals.app.

9. Children's Privacy

FitterPals is not intended for users under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or requests, contact: support@fitterpals.app