Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 8, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to LetsBeHealthy, a fitness app developed by the team at LetsBeHealthy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we collect through the app.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Name (first and last name).
Email address.
Bio (user-provided description).
Health Data:
Step counts (daily, monthly, and lifetime totals) via Apple HealthKit.
Derived data such as step-based rewards and achievements.
Social and Communication Data:
Friend requests, chat messages, and posts within the app.
Referral codes for inviting friends.
Usage Data:
Timestamps (e.g., account creation, last post viewed).
App interactions (e.g., meditation sessions, analytics views).
Device Information:
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token for push notifications.
Privacy Policy - the basics
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Deliver core features (e.g., track steps, award StepCoins, show progress).
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Support social interactions (e.g., friend requests, messaging, referrals).
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Send notifications (e.g., friend request alerts, unread message counts).
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Personalize your experience (e.g., step goals, meditation rewards).
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Serve ads via Google Mobile Ads.
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Analyze usage to enhance app performance and features.
How We Share Your Information
We share your data only in these cases:
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Third-Party Services:
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Firebase (Google): For authentication, Firestore database storage, and push notifications.
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Google Mobile Ads: To display advertisements.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
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No Selling: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Storage and Security
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Storage: Your data is stored securely in Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud).
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Security: We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is completely immune to breaches, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Health Data: Step data from HealthKit is processed locally on your device and uploaded to Firestore only with your explicit consent.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your data:
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Access and Deletion: Email us at [letsbehealthy0@gmail.com] to request access to or deletion of your data.
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HealthKit: Revoke permissions anytime via your device’s Settings > Health > Apps.
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Notifications: Opt out of push notifications in your device settings.
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Ads: Limit personalized ads via your device settings (e.g., “Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS or “Opt Out of Ads Personalization” on Android).
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GDPR/CCPA Compliance: If applicable, you may request data access, correction, deletion, or restrict processing by contacting us.
Children’s Privacy
LetsBeHealthy is not designed for users under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it. Contact us if you believe we’ve collected data from a child.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our app evolves. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notifications or email. Your continued use of LetsBeHealthy after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Have questions or concerns? Reach out to us:
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Email: [letsbehealthy0@gmail.com]
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Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 days.