privacy-policy

Japanese Health Walking – Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Japanese Health Walking is a fitness and wellness app designed to help users improve their daily walking habits, track steps, and follow healthy lifestyle routines.
We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping your data safe. This policy explains what information we collect, how it’s used, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect

The app may collect limited usage-related information to improve performance:

We may collect:
• Step count, walking activity, and workout progress
• Basic device information (app version, model, operating system)
• Anonymous analytics & crash reports (Apple/Google default analytics)

We do NOT collect:
• Personal identity (name, email, phone number)
• Photos, contacts, files, or camera access
• Sensitive health data beyond steps and activity
• Location tracking or GPS data
• Any information not mentioned above

The app works without creating an account.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only to provide core app functionality:

→ To track walking progress
→ To calculate calories, time, and activity stats
→ To improve app performance using anonymized analytics

We do not sell, share, or use your information for advertising.

4. AI and Health Suggestions (If included in app)

If the app includes AI-generated health/walking tips:

• Walking data is processed only to generate insights
• Data is not stored after analysis
• No personal identifiers are attached

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:
• Apple HealthKit or Google Fit (only if user grants permission)
• Apple/Google crash analytics

These services follow their own privacy policies:
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. HealthKit / Google Fit (If integrated)

• Access is optional and user-controlled
• Data is used only for step counting and activity display
• We never upload or store HealthKit/Google Fit data on our servers

7. Data Retention

• Activity data remains on your device only
• No personal data is stored on our servers
• Anonymous crash reports may be held for up to 90 days

8. Children’s Privacy

This app is suitable for all ages.
We do not collect personal information, making the app compliant with COPPA standards.

9. Your Rights

Since we do not store personal data:
• There is no personal information to delete or export
• You may uninstall the app at any time to remove local data

10. Security

• All data stays on your device unless shared by you
• Communication within the app is protected using secure protocols

11. Changes to This Policy

If we update the policy, the "Last updated" date will change. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about privacy or data usage, contact us:
📩 argonpatel834@gmail.com