# Privacy Policy for STOPWATCH
Last updated: July 2026
This privacy policy governs your use of the software application STOPWATCH ("Application") for mobile devices, which was created by [Pixed]. The Application is a running and fitness tracking tool that provides users with real-time statistics and route mapping.
### 1. Information Collection and Use
#### Location Data (Background Location)
The Application actively accesses, collects, and processes precise and approximate location data to enable essential core features: fitness route tracking, live distance calculation, average speed metrics, and real-time pace monitoring.
* **Background Access:** Because running, jogging, and walking activities require users to lock their mobile devices or place them in a pocket while moving, location tracking must run continuously in the background while a workout session is actively running.
* **How it is used:** This data is used exclusively to draw your running path on the local visual map interface and to calculate your total workout metrics (such as distance, elapsed time, and calorie burn).
* **User Control:** You can enable or disable location tracking at any time through your mobile device operating system settings or via the prominent disclosure prompt within the app.
#### Hardware Sensors
The Application accesses your device's physical hardware sensors, specifically the magnetometer/compass sensor. This data is used solely to orient the map interface and provide real-time directional navigation (compass needle) relative to your physical movement while tracking a run.
### 2. Data Retention and Third-Party Sharing
Your privacy is our absolute priority.
* **Local Processing:** All location paths, sensor data, and workout histories are processed and stored locally on your device using secure local storage (PlayerPrefs/SQLite).
* **No Server Uploads:** We do not transmit, upload, or sync your location coordinates or personal metrics to any external cloud servers.
* **No Third-Party Sharing:** Your data is strictly yours. We do not sell, trade, or share your location or fitness history with third-party marketing agencies, advertisers, or analytics providers.
### 3. Children's Privacy
The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our local logs.
### 4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Any updates are effective immediately upon posting to this URL.
### 5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: [felladil5@gmail.com]