Privacy Policy – GymBuddy
Effective Date: January 28, 2026
GymBuddy (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and secure experience. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other account details.
Workout Data: Information about your workouts, exercises, duration, and performance metrics.
Camera Data: We request access to your device’s camera only for scanning QR codes to share workouts with friends and assessing the quality of your workout using visual cues.
Important: The camera is never used to store or transmit video outside your device except for the QR code scanning and workout analysis features. No third-party accesses your camera feed.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide and improve the app: Deliver personalized workout experiences and track progress.
Workout Sharing: Enable you to share workouts with other users via QR codes.
Workout Quality Assessment: Use camera input to provide feedback and tips on exercise form or technique.
Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide support.
Analytics: Understand app usage trends to improve functionality.
- Permissions
Camera Permission: Required to scan QR codes and assess workout quality. You can grant or revoke this permission in your device settings at any time.
The App does not access your contacts, microphone, or other personal sensors.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services: Only used to provide app functionality (e.g., cloud storage, analytics).
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Workout assessments using the camera are processed locally whenever possible; sensitive data is encrypted during storage or transmission.
- Your Choices
You can revoke camera access at any time through your device settings.
You can delete your account to remove personal information from our servers.
You can choose not to share workouts or QR codes with other users.
- Children’s Privacy
GymBuddy is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app and on our website. Your continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.