Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Stint ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (for authentication and team verification)
  • Display name
  • Profile photo (optional)
  • Team affiliation (derived from email domain)

Activity Data

  • GPS location data during runs
  • Running metrics (distance, pace, duration)
  • Health data (heart rate, calories, steps) via HealthKit (with your permission)
  • Device information (model, iOS version)
  • Photos (optional start/finish line photos)

Usage Information

  • App usage statistics
  • Leaderboard views
  • Feature interactions

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Verify your eligibility and team affiliation
  • Track and record your running activities
  • Calculate leaderboard positions and award points
  • Display your performance on leaderboards
  • Prevent cheating and ensure fair competition
  • Improve our Service and user experience
  • Send important service-related notifications

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible within the app:

  • Your display name
  • Team affiliation
  • Run times and leaderboard positions
  • Start/finish photos (if you choose to share them)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, storage, and cloud functions
  • Apple HealthKit: Health and fitness data (with your explicit permission)

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication via Firebase
  • Access control and user permissions
  • Regular security audits

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

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of optional data collection (photos, HealthKit)
  • Withdraw HealthKit permissions at any time via iOS Settings

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except:

  • Aggregated, anonymized data for analytics
  • Data required for legal compliance
  • Historical leaderboard records (anonymized after account deletion)

Children's Privacy

Stint is not intended for use by individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Location Data

Stint requires location access to track your runs. Location data is:

  • Collected only during active runs
  • Used to validate circuit completion and prevent cheating
  • Stored securely in our database
  • Not shared with third parties
  • Not used for advertising or tracking outside the app

HealthKit Data

If you grant HealthKit permissions:

  • We read heart rate, calories, and workout data
  • We may write workouts back to HealthKit
  • Health data never leaves your device unless you explicitly submit a run
  • You can revoke HealthKit access anytime in iOS Settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or email. Your continued use of Stint after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: stintapp.uk