This privacy policy governs your use of the Step Counter application created by SuyogShejalDev. We believe your health and location data belong entirely to you. Here is exactly how we protect it.
1. The Data We Collect
To calculate accurate calories burned and distances covered, we collect the basic profile data you provide during setup:
- Identity: Name, Age, Gender, and Country.
- Body Metrics: Height, Weight, and preferred measurement units (CM/KG).
- Fitness Profile: Daily step goals and sedentary status.
2. Location Data & Device Permissions
Our app requires specific Android permissions to track your walks and runs accurately. We value transparency regarding how these are used:
- Activity Recognition: Required to use your phone's built-in pedometer sensor to count your steps.
- Foreground Services: Keeps the tracker running reliably in the background even when your phone is in your pocket and locked.
- Location Services (Fine & Coarse): We use location data exclusively to draw your walking/running route on a map in real-time.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used only to power the features inside the app. Your height and weight are used locally to calculate your stride length. We do not use your personal data for advertising, and we never sell your profile to third parties.
4. Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics solely to understand how users interact with the app (e.g., crash reporting, feature usage) so we can improve performance. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized manner and is strictly not used for targeted advertising.
5. Security & Account Deletion
You have complete control over your data. You can permanently delete your account and all associated health metrics directly within the app at any time.
How to delete your data:
- Open the app and navigate to Profile.
- Select Account and Security.
- Tap the Delete option.
Warning: This action is immediate and permanent. Once deleted, your data cannot be retrieved.
Need to reach us?
If you have questions about your privacy, how your data is handled, or want to request manual data deletion, email us directly at:
aquaalert.app@gmail.com