# FitLynk Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 13, 2026

FitLynk ("we", "our", or "us") provides a fitness coaching platform that helps trainers and clients manage profiles, invitations, memberships, workout plans, meal plans, sessions, progress, and notifications.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using the FitLynk mobile application.

## Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

### Account Information

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number, if provided

- Account role, such as client or trainer

- Profile photo, if provided

- Login and authentication information

### Fitness and Coaching Information

Depending on how you use FitLynk, we may collect or process:

- Fitness goals

- Trainer-client relationship information

- Invitations and roster status

- Workout plans and workout progress

- Meal plans and nutrition-related entries

- Session schedules, attendance, and session details

- Membership or subscription-related information

- Profile details entered by clients or trainers

### Device and App Information

We may collect technical information needed to operate and secure the app, including:

- Device type and operating system

- App version

- Push notification token

- Crash reports and diagnostic information

- Log data related to app performance and errors

### Photos and Media

If you choose to upload or update a profile photo, the app may request access to your camera or photo library. We only use selected media for the feature you choose to use.

### Notifications

FitLynk uses push notifications to inform users about relevant account and coaching activity, such as trainer invitations, assigned plans, roster updates, sessions, and other app-related events.

You can control notification permissions from your device settings.

## How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

- Create and manage user accounts

- Provide client and trainer app features

- Connect clients with trainers

- Manage invitations, memberships, sessions, plans, and progress

- Send app notifications

- Improve app reliability and performance

- Detect, prevent, and respond to security issues

- Provide support and respond to user requests

- Comply with legal and platform requirements

## Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following situations:

- With trainers or clients as needed to provide the coaching features of the app

- With service providers that help us operate the app, backend services, analytics, notifications, authentication, hosting, or diagnostics

- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request

- To protect the rights, safety, and security of users, FitLynk, or the public

- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

## Third-Party Services

FitLynk may use third-party services, including Firebase and related Google services, for features such as authentication, push notifications, analytics, crash reporting, and app infrastructure.

These services may process device identifiers, push notification tokens, crash logs, diagnostic data, and other technical information according to their own privacy policies.

For more information, review Google's Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

## Data Retention

We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide the app, maintain user accounts, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize personal information unless retention is required for legal, security, backup, fraud prevention, or legitimate business reasons.

## Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us at:

support@example.com

Replace this email address with the official FitLynk support email before publishing this policy.

## Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

## Children's Privacy

FitLynk is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to use online services without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where parental consent is required.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

## International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. Data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

## Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Correct inaccurate information

- Request deletion of your information

- Object to or restrict certain processing

- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

- Request a copy of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

contact@next-coders.com

Replace this email address with the official FitLynk support email before publishing this policy.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of FitLynk after an updated policy becomes available means you accept the updated policy.

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

FitLynk Support

contact@next-coders.com