Effective Date: [08-8-2024]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Walk Step Counter! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“Walk Step Counter” or “App”). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, address, or email unless you choose to provide it to us (e.g., through contact forms or support requests).
- Health and Fitness Data: This includes step count, distance walked, and goals set. This data is used solely for the purpose of providing the core functionality of the App.
- Usage Data: We may collect information on how the App is accessed and used, including device type, operating system, app version, and usage patterns. This information helps us understand how to improve the App.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the App’s functionality.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our services.
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, perform App-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our App is used. These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
5. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at facefof.com@gmail.com
8. 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 “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy
Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Third-Party Links
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
10. Google Play Store Policies
As a health app available on the Google Play Store, Walk Step Counter complies with all relevant policies and guidelines set forth by Google, including:
- Data Minimization and Data Protection: We collect only the data necessary to provide our services and take appropriate measures to protect that data.
- User Data Use and Sharing: We do not sell user data. Data is only shared with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering and improving our services, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Sensitive Data: We handle health and fitness data with the utmost care, ensuring it is used solely for the purpose of providing and improving our App’s functionality.
- Transparency and Control: We provide clear information about our data practices and offer users control over their data, including the ability to access, correct, or delete their information.
- Advertising and Monetization: We adhere to Google Play’s policies on advertising, ensuring that ads are relevant, unobtrusive, and do not interfere with the user experience.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email:facefof.com@gmail.com
12. Your Consent
By using Walk Step Counter, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside [Your Country] and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to [Your Country] and process it there.
14. Retention of Data
We will retain your health and fitness data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Application Permissions
Physical Activity Tracking
In order to provide you with accurate step tracking and record your physical activity data, we require permission to access your device’s physical activity data. This allows us to monitor your step, distance traveled, and other relevant fitness metrics to help you track your progress and achieve your fitness goals.
Local Storage Access
In order to store your step data securely, we need permission to access your device’s local media storage. Rest assured that we will never modify or delete any content within your local media storage. This permission ensures that your step data is stored locally on your device for easy retrieval and analysis.
Camera Access
In certain features of the Application, such as exercise tutorials or progress tracking, we may request access to your device’s camera. Granting camera permission allows you to capture photos or videos for personal reference or to enhance your workout experience. Your camera is only accessed with your explicit permission, ensuring your privacy and control over your media.
Microphone Access
In certain features of the Application, such as voice-guided workouts or audio feedback, we may request access to your device’s microphone. Granting this permission enhances your training experience by allowing you to record audio during your workout and receive real-time audio cues. We respect your privacy and will only access your microphone with your explicit authorization.
Please note that these permissions are necessary for our exercise and fitness Application to function optimally and provide a personalized and rewarding user experience. We prioritize the privacy and security of your personal data, and you can view our comprehensive Privacy Policy to learn more about how we collect, use and protect your information.
Location
Our app requires access to your device’s location to accurately track your steps while walking. This data is used solely for calculating distance and providing personalized activity reports. The location information is processed in real-time and is not stored or shared with third parties. Your privacy is important to us, and we ensure that your location data is used only for the intended purpose of enhancing your walking experience. You can disable location access at any time, but doing so may affect the app’s functionality.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION & ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION:
These permissions allow the app to access your device’s precise location to accurately track your steps, distance, and calories burned during walks or runs. This data is essential for providing accurate and meaningful feedback about your physical activity.
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION:
This permission allows the app to continue tracking your steps, distance, and calories even when the app is not in use or when your device’s screen is off. This ensures that your activity data is recorded continuously and accurately throughout the day.
Advertising
Targeted Advertising and User Tracking
We may display advertisements within our Application to support its continued development. Google, as a third-party provider, utilizes cookies to display advertisements on our Service. Through the use of the DoubleClick cookie, Google and its partners can serve advertisements to our users based on their interactions with our Service or other websites on the Internet.
Google’s AdMob
AdMob is a service provided by Google Inc.
If you do not wish to use the AdMob service, you can opt out by following the instructions provided by Google. For details on how to do so, please visit the following link:https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en
If you would like more information about how Google uses the information collected, please refer to the following page “How Google uses data when you use our partners’ websites or Applications”: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites or see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads (AdWords)
The Google Ads (adwords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc.
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize your Google Display Advertising network ads, you can do so by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads In addition, Google recommends that you install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Plugin in your web browser to prevent your data from being collected and used by Google Analytics. The link to download the plugin is https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout For further information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy and Terms page at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
More information about personalized advertising and our interest-based advertising options are as follows:
Advertising Data Collection Collection
In order to display relevant and personalized advertisements, we may collect certain data about your usage of the Application, including but not limited to your interactions, preferences, and device information. This data helps us deliver targeted advertisements that are more likely to be of interest to you.
Data Sharing with Third-Party Advertisers
In order to serve advertisements tailored to your interests, we may share certain non-personally identifiable information with third-party advertisers or advertising networks. This information does not include your personal data such as your name, email address, or contact information. The shared data is used solely for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements.
Opting out of Personalized Advertisements
If you wish to opt out of the use of the DoubleClick Cookie for interest-based advertising, you can visit the Google Ads Settings web page at http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google to track and generate reports on website traffic. Through the data collected, Google tracks and monitors the use of our Service and shares this data with other Google Services. This aggregated data may be used by Google to customize and personalize ads in its ad network.
If you wish to control certain Google Analytics features, you can adjust the settings for your mobile device, such as device advertising settings. Alternatively, you may refer to the instructions provided in Google’s Privacy Policy, which is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
If you would like to learn more about Google’s privacy practices, we encourage you to visit Google’s Privacy and Terms page at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
GDPR Privacy
Right to Be Informed
When collecting your personal information, you have the right to know our identity, the purposes and methods of processing your personal information, and how to exercise and protect your rights.
Right of Access
You have the right to request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and to access personal data and related information (e.g., categories of personal data processed).
Right to Rectification
If your personal data is inaccurate, you have the right to request rectification and to complete any incomplete personal data, as permitted by law.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, where permitted by law. This right can be exercised, among other circumstances, when your personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed unlawfully.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of our processing in certain limited circumstances, including when the accuracy of your personal data is contested or when the processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit this information to another data controller, where technically feasible and legally permitted.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, where permitted by law. This right is limited to processing based on legitimate interests. Subsequently, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Additionally, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes.
Your California Privacy Rights
Right to Access Personal Data
You have the right to request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and where permitted by law, access to that personal data. This may include the personal data categories we collect, use, or disclose about you.
Right to Deletion
Within the limits allowed by law, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out of “Selling” and Certain Sharing Practices
You have the right to opt out of sharing certain data with third parties who may only use your personal data for their own purposes. Your right to opt-out applies only to information we “sell” to these third parties. In this context, “selling” does not mean exchanging data for money—we do not engage in such practices. “Selling” refers to the disclosure of data when a third party may use it for their own purposes, such as personalized advertising, including non-identifiable technical device data. We do not actually sell the personal information of individuals under 16 years old.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We strongly oppose discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the law. If you encounter any instances of discrimination, you have the right to request appropriate corrective measures from us, including but not limited to investigation, correction, deletion of relevant information, or other reasonable corrective actions. We are committed to ensuring a fair, equal, and inclusive service environment to promote positive experiences and engagement for all users.