Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's how we handle your data.

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

RockSteady ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide when you:

  • Create an account: Your Apple ID information (as provided through iCloud authentication), display name, and optional profile photo.
  • Use the app: Workout data, cardio sessions, recovery activities, sports activities, and any custom exercises or workouts you create.
  • Set preferences: Your fitness goals, measurement unit preferences, and notification settings.
  • Contact us: Your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
  • Use social features: Posts you share, comments, reactions, and friend connections.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Location data: GPS coordinates during outdoor cardio sessions (only when you actively start a tracking session and have granted permission).
  • Device information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Usage data: How you interact with the app, features you use, and session duration.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Apple/iCloud: Basic account information for authentication and data sync.
  • Apple HealthKit: Only if you explicitly grant permission, we may read and write workout data to HealthKit.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Sync your data across your devices via iCloud
  • Generate personalized workout recommendations based on your goals
  • Display your progress, statistics, and achievements
  • Enable social features like sharing activities with friends
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Send you technical notices and updates (if you opt in)
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

Data Storage and Security

Your fitness data is primarily stored in your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit technology. This means:

  • Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Your data is stored in Apple's secure data centers
  • You retain control over your data through your Apple ID
  • We cannot access your data without your explicit permission

Social features use a shared CloudKit database where only the information you choose to share (posts, reactions) is visible to your approved friends.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly share activities to the social feed or connect with friends.
  • Service providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (e.g., analytics providers), bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
  • Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of RockSteady, our users, or others.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
  • Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at our contact page. Since your data is stored in iCloud, you can also manage and delete your data directly through your Apple ID settings.

Location Data

RockSteady requests location permission to enable GPS tracking for outdoor cardio activities (running, cycling, hiking, etc.). This data is:

  • Only collected when you actively start a tracking session
  • Stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud container
  • Never shared with third parties for advertising purposes
  • Optionally shareable with friends if you post to the social feed

You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings. The app will continue to function, but outdoor cardio tracking will be limited.

Children's Privacy

RockSteady is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Services we integrate with include:

  • Apple iCloud/CloudKit: For data storage and sync
  • Apple HealthKit: For optional health data integration
  • MapBox: For displaying route maps (outdoor cardio)

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. Since your data is stored in iCloud, it persists according to your iCloud storage settings. You can delete your data at any time by:

  • Deleting individual records within the app
  • Deleting the app and its associated iCloud data
  • Contacting us to request full account deletion

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Apple's iCloud infrastructure spans multiple regions. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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 "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you through the app or via email.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Through our Contact Page
  • By email at: crotty.sean@gmail.com