Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

1. Introduction

RunCoach ("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 running coaching application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information (experience level, goals, etc.)
  • Authentication credentials

2.2 Running Activity Data

We collect and store your running activity data, including:

  • Distance, duration, pace, and cadence
  • Route information and GPS data
  • Heart rate and other performance metrics
  • Running form analysis data

2.3 Strava Integration

If you choose to connect your Strava account, we access and store:

  • Activity data synced from Strava
  • Stream data (time, distance, altitude, velocity, heart rate, cadence) when you request it
  • Your Strava profile information (name, profile picture)

We only access data that you explicitly authorize through Strava's OAuth process. You can disconnect your Strava account at any time through your settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our running coaching services
  • Analyze your running form and provide AI-powered feedback
  • Generate personalized training insights and recommendations
  • Display your progress and analytics
  • Enable social features (with your consent) to compare with other runners
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly choose to share data, such as connecting with other runners in our social features
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Strava: We comply with Strava's API terms and only use data as permitted by their guidelines

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Disconnect third-party integrations (e.g., Strava)
  • Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Support page or email us directly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Support & Help page.