Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We only collect information that is essential for providing the Steps Club service:

Personal Information

• Name: To identify you within your groups and display to friends
• Email Address: For account creation, login, and important service communications
• Step Count Data: Your daily step counts to enable the core functionality of the app

Technical Information

• Device Information: Basic device type and operating system for app compatibility
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve functionality
• Crash Reports: Automatic error reports to fix bugs and improve stability

Payment Information

We do not store your payment information. All payments are processed securely through Stripe and your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to provide and improve the Steps Club service:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your step progress to friends in your groups
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support when you contact us
• Improve app functionality and fix technical issues
• Process payments and manage subscriptions

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any other purpose not directly related to providing the Steps Club service.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

The only exceptions are:

• Service Providers: We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the app (like cloud hosting and payment processing), but only under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfer: If Steps Club is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Within the App

Your step count data and name are visible to friends in your Steps Club groups. This is the core functionality of the app. You control which groups you join and can leave groups at any time.

4. Data Security

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

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits and monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data with industry best practices.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our service:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active
• Step Data: Retained to show historical progress and trends
• After Account Deletion: Most data is deleted within 30 days, with some information retained for legal and security purposes

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at nick@cernera.design.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at nick@cernera.design. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Integrations

Steps Club integrates with fitness tracking devices and platforms to import your step data:

• Apple Health, Google Fit
• Fitbit, Garmin, WHOOP, Oura
• Discord, Slack (for voice chat features)

These integrations only access the specific data you authorize (typically step counts). We do not share your Steps Club data with these platforms.

Each integration is governed by that platform's privacy policy. You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings or the respective platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Steps Club is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are between 13 and 18, you must have parental consent to use Steps Club. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

9. International Users

Steps Club is operated from the United States. If you are using our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using Steps Club, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We will protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Sending an email to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice in the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Steps Club after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: