Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2025

Welcome to RunHot ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use the RunHot app and services. It is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, account credentials
  • Fitness & Health Data: Heart rate, pace, GPS, steps
  • Device Information: IP address, device type, OS version
  • Usage Data: App activity and interactions
  • Location Data: GPS-based activity (if permitted)
  • Cookies & Tracking: Usage analytics, crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Generate personalized running plans
  • Analyze activity progress
  • Improve app performance
  • Communicate with you about your account
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements

GDPR Legal Bases: Consent, Contract, Legitimate Interest, Legal Obligation

3. Sharing Your Data

  • No sale of personal data
  • Vetted service providers (hosting, analytics)
  • Third-party integrations (only with consent)
  • Legal authorities if required

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze app usage and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your device settings.

5. Data Storage & Security

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We implement best practices to protect it, but no system is 100% secure. Use strong credentials and device security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU Users)

  • Access, rectify, or erase your data
  • Port your data
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a regulator

CCPA (California Users)

  • Know what data we collect
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of data sale (not applicable)
  • No discrimination for exercising rights

Contact: privacy@runhot.com

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary. You can request deletion anytime.

8. Children's Privacy

RunHot is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be stored outside your country (e.g., in the US). We use appropriate safeguards for EU transfers (like SCCs).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via the app or email. Continued use implies acceptance.

11. Contact Us

RunHot
Email: privacy@runhot.com