Last updated: March 31, 2026
1. Introduction & COPPA Compliance (Revised)
Run Tracker ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our services.
2. Information Collection (Including Background Location)
To provide a professional running experience, we collect:
Background Location Disclosure: Run Tracker accesses location data to enable route tracking even when the app is closed or not in use. Specifically, this ensures your run is recorded if you switch apps or lock your screen during an active workout.
Motion & Activity Data: We use step count and accelerometer data to improve tracking accuracy and cadence (SPM).
Personal Information: For Google Sign-In, we collect your email address and profile name to sync your history across devices.
3. Data Safety Summary (Play Store Compliance)
Location: Precise and Coarse (Foreground & Background).
Personal Info: Name, Email Address, User IDs.
Health: Physical Activity.
Data Protection: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL).
4. Account & Data Deletion (Mandatory Web Link)
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the Profile Settings within the app.
Web Request: In compliance with Google's Account Deletion policy, you can also request data deletion via our portal at: https://runtracker-api-9pe5.onrender.com/delete-account Â
5. Third-Party Services
We share specific data with trusted partners to enhance app functionality:
Google AdMob: To serve relevant advertisements to free users.
Backend Sync: Data is securely synced to our hosted servers (render.com) for history preservation.
6. Data Security & Retention
Encryption: All data is encrypted during transit (TLS/SSL).
User Control: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the Profile Settings within the app.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through your Play Store developer contact email.