At Taqvo, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our iOS running, walking, and hiking app.
What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information
- Email address (for waitlist and account creation)
- Name (optional, for personalization)
- Profile photo (optional)
Activity Data
- GPS location during activities (running, walking, hiking)
- Activity duration, distance, and pace
- Elevation data for hiking activities
- Cadence and step count
Health Data
- Heart rate (if Apple Watch is connected)
- Calories burned
- Data synced with Apple HealthKit (with your permission)
Device Information
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
- Anonymous crash reports and performance data
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our activity tracking services
- Display your activity history and statistics
- Sync data with Apple HealthKit (with your permission)
- Send you updates about the app (if you've opted in)
- Personalize your experience
- Analyze app performance and fix issues
Data Storage and Security
Your data security is our priority. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
- Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments
Activity data is stored locally on your device and can be optionally synced to our secure cloud servers for backup and cross-device access.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services:
Apple HealthKit
With your explicit permission, we can read from and write to Apple Health. This allows you to see your Taqvo activities in Health and import relevant health metrics into Taqvo.
Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how the app is used and to improve the user experience. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
Maps
We use mapping services to display your activity routes. Your route data is processed to render maps but is not shared with third parties.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export: Download your activity data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable data sync and analytics at any time in app settings
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account
- Activity data: Retained until you delete individual activities or your account
- Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for up to 2 years
- Waitlist data: Email addresses retained until product launch or until you unsubscribe
When you delete your account, we will remove all your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@taqvo.app
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.