Privacy Policy for FitRats

Effective Date: May 25, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
  • Profile information you provide (name, goals)

1.2 Health and Fitness Data

  • Daily nutrition data (calories, protein intake)
  • Weight measurements (optional)
  • Exercise activity status
  • Photos of meals/progress (optional)

1.3 Usage Information

  • App usage analytics
  • Performance data for app improvement

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the FitRats fitness tracking service
  • Track your progress in challenges
  • Display your data to other challenge participants
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Send important service notifications

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Other Users

  • Your challenge progress and check-ins are visible to other participants in the same challenge
  • Photos you upload are visible to other challenge participants
  • Your name and progress statistics are shown in challenge rankings

3.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Camera and Photo Permissions

4.1 Camera Access

The app requests camera permission to allow you to:

  • Take photos of your meals for nutrition tracking
  • Capture progress photos for your fitness journey

4.2 Photo Storage

  • Photos are stored securely in our cloud storage
  • Photos are only accessible to you and other participants in your challenges
  • You can delete your photos at any time

4.3 Optional Feature

Photo uploads are completely optional. You can use all core features of FitRats without uploading any photos.

5. Data Security

  • All data is transmitted using encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Photos and personal data are stored securely using industry-standard practices
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information

6. Data Retention

  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • You can delete your account and all associated data at any time
  • Challenge data may be retained for historical purposes but can be anonymized upon request

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for optional features

8. Children's Privacy

FitRats is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information (name, email) according to Google's privacy policy.

9.2 Cloud Storage

We use secure cloud storage services to store your data and photos.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or via email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@fitrats.app
Website: www.fitrats.app

This privacy policy was last updated on May 25, 2025.