# Privacy Policy for PikieWalker
**Last Updated:** June 25, 2026
Welcome to PikieWalker! This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data, particularly regarding the use of Android Health Connect.
## 1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
PikieWalker is a gamified pedometer app designed to encourage walking by allowing you to set step or time goals. To function correctly, our app interacts with your device's Health Connect data.
### Health Connect Data
PikieWalker requires **Read and Write** access to your steps data via Google Health Connect.
* **Why we need it:** We write the steps you generate within the app to Health Connect to fulfill your step goals, and we read your daily step count from Health Connect to display your progress within the app's interface.
* **How we use it:** The data is used exclusively to provide the core functionality of the app (gamified step tracking and goal completion).
## 2. Data Storage and Sharing
**We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your Health Connect data to any external servers.**
* All health data accessed by PikieWalker remains strictly on your local device within the Android Health Connect secure ecosystem.
* We do not share, sell, or disclose your health data to any third parties.
## 3. Advertising
PikieWalker uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use certain data (such as advertising IDs) to serve personalized ads. This data collection is handled independently by Google AdMob and does not involve your Health Connect data. Your health data is never shared with advertising networks.
## 4. Your Consent and Control
* You must explicitly grant PikieWalker permission to access Health Connect via the Android system permission dialog.
* You can revoke this permission at any time through your device's Health Connect settings or the app's settings menu.
## 5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer at: [Insert Your Email Here]