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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

At Gymfit, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fitness social network platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

  • Create an Account: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, profile photo, and password
  • Complete Your Profile: Fitness goals, training preferences, location, bio, social media links, and other profile information
  • Post Content: Text posts, images, videos, stories, workout logs, progress photos, and other content you share
  • Communicate: Messages sent through our chat and messaging features
  • Make Purchases: Payment information, billing address, and transaction history
  • Use Marketplace: Product listings, purchase history, and seller information
  • Apply for Jobs: Resume, cover letter, and application information
  • Contact Us: Information you provide when contacting customer support
  • Participate in Surveys: Responses to surveys and feedback forms

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, device identifiers, and mobile network information
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, clicks, and interactions
  • Location Information: IP address, GPS location (if enabled), and location-based data
  • Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, search queries, and error logs
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see our Cookies Policy for more details)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Social Media Platforms: If you connect your account with social media services (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), we may receive profile information and friend lists
  • Payment Processors: Information from payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) regarding your transactions
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage and demographic data from analytics services
  • Public Sources: Information from publicly available sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Provide and Maintain the Service: Create and manage your account, process transactions, and deliver features
  • Personalize Your Experience: Customize content, recommendations, and features based on your preferences and activity
  • Enable Social Features: Connect you with other users, facilitate messaging, and enable social interactions
  • Process Payments: Process purchases, deposits, transfers, and manage your wallet
  • Communicate with You: Send notifications, updates, marketing communications (with your consent), and respond to inquiries
  • Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, conduct research, and develop new features
  • Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal requirements, respond to legal requests, and enforce our terms
  • Moderate Content: Review and moderate user-generated content to ensure compliance with our policies
  • Provide Support: Respond to customer service requests and provide technical support

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide is public by default, including:

  • Your profile information (name, profile photo, bio)
  • Content you post publicly (posts, stories, comments)
  • Your public activity (likes, follows, check-ins)

You can control the visibility of some information through your privacy settings.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, YooKassa)
  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Analytics and advertising services
  • Email and notification services
  • Customer support platforms

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal information through your account settings. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format.

5.2 Correction

You can update and correct your personal information at any time through your account settings.

5.3 Deletion

You can delete your account and request deletion of your personal information at any time. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

5.4 Privacy Settings

You can control the visibility of your information and who can contact you through your privacy settings, including:

  • Profile visibility
  • Who can follow you
  • Who can message you
  • Who can see your activity
  • Story privacy settings

5.5 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications by adjusting your notification settings or clicking unsubscribe links in emails.

5.6 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookies Policy for more information.

5.7 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

5.8 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing, the right to restrict processing, and the right to data portability.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. We may also notify you via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

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For users in the European Economic Area, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information.

By using Gymfit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.