Privacy Policy for Ghost Run Club
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Ghost Run Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Health and Fitness Data
Ghost Run Club integrates with Apple Health to:
- Read: Heart rate, workout history, and activity data to provide accurate tracking and ghost comparisons
- Write: Workout sessions you complete using the app to your Apple Health records
Location Data
We collect your location data when you track outdoor runs to:
- Record GPS routes and distance traveled
- Calculate pace and elevation changes
- Enable ghost racing against your previous runs
Location data is only collected while you're actively tracking a run, or when background tracking is enabled during an active workout.
Motion and Fitness Data
We access motion sensors to track steps and indoor running activities when GPS is unavailable.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used solely to:
- Track and record your running activities
- Generate ghost runners from your previous performances
- Provide real-time feedback during workouts
- Display your running history and statistics
- Sync data between your iPhone and Apple Watch
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: All your running data is stored locally on your device and in your iCloud account (if enabled)
- No Server Storage: We do not transmit your health, location, or workout data to external servers
- No Third-Party Sharing: Your personal data is never shared with third parties
- Apple Health Integration: Data shared with Apple Health is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all your stored running data within the app
- Delete: Remove individual runs or all data from the app settings
- Permissions: Revoke location or health data access at any time through iOS Settings
- Export: Your data remains in Apple Health and can be exported using Apple's data export tools
Children's Privacy
Ghost Run Club is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ghostrun.club
Website: https://ghostrun.club
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