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Privacy Policy

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1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

GoEcoFit GmbH
Am BioPark 13
93053 Regensburg
Germany

Email: info@goecofit.com
Phone: +49 151 55 144 585

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2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The GoEcoFit mobile application (iOS)

  • Associated backend services and APIs

  • The GoEcoFit website

  • Communication with users via email or in-app messages

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, including health-related data, in accordance with GDPR and Apple App Store requirements.


 

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

Depending on how you use the app, we may process the following categories of data:

3.1 Account & Contact Data

  • Name (optional)

  • Email address

  • Account identifiers

  • Language and region settings
     

3.2 Health & Fitness Data (via Apple HealthKit)

With your explicit consent, the GoEcoFit app may access health and fitness data from Apple HealthKit, such as:

  • Step count

  • Physical activity metrics

  • Energy expenditure

  • Workout summaries
    (only data types explicitly authorized by the user)

 

We do not access HealthKit data without permission.

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3.3 App Usage & Technical Data

  • App version and device type

  • Operating system

  • Crash logs and diagnostic data

  • Usage statistics (non-advertising)
     

3.4 Website Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Date and time of access

  • Referrer URL


 

4. Purposes of Data Processing

We process personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Providing and operating the GoEcoFit app

  • Displaying fitness progress and sustainability metrics

  • Synchronizing health and activity data

  • Improving app performance and stability

  • Customer support and communication

  • Legal and regulatory compliance


 

5. HealthKit Data Use (Apple-Specific Disclosure)

The GoEcoFit app integrates with Apple HealthKit.

Important HealthKit Declarations:

  • HealthKit data is used only to provide app functionality.

  • HealthKit data is not sold, shared, or used for advertising.

  • HealthKit data is not used for marketing or profiling.

  • Access to HealthKit data requires explicit user consent.

  • Users may revoke HealthKit permissions at any time via:

    • iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Health → GoEcoFit

If access is revoked, features relying on HealthKit data may become unavailable.


 

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – User consent

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract

  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests (app security, analytics)

  • Article 9(2)(a) GDPR – Explicit consent for health data


 

7. Data Storage & Retention

  • Health data is stored only as long as required for app functionality.

  • Account data is retained while the account is active.

  • Diagnostic data is retained for a limited period for troubleshooting.

  • Users may request deletion of their data at any time.


 

8. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be processed by trusted service providers acting as data processors, such as:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers

  • Analytics services (non-advertising)

  • Crash reporting services

All processors are contractually bound to comply with GDPR.


 

9. Analytics & Third-Party SDKs

We may use analytics tools to understand app usage and improve performance.

  • Analytics data is aggregated and non-advertising

  • No health data is shared with analytics providers

  • No tracking for cross-app advertising purposes


 

10. Cookies (Website Only)

Our website may use technically necessary cookies to ensure proper operation.
No tracking cookies are used without consent.


 

11. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)

  • Access control and role separation

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Regular security reviews


 

12. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be sent to: info@goecofit.com


 

13. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure adequate safeguards such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses

  • GDPR-compliant hosting providers


 

14. Children’s Privacy

The GoEcoFit app is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.


 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version is always available on our website and within the app.


 

16. Contact

If you have questions about data protection or privacy, contact us at:

info@goecofit.com

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