Swole.fit

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8/20/2025

Yes, This is Another Serious Document

Look, we get it. Reading privacy policies is about as exciting as cardio day. But here's the deal: We actually care about your privacy. Shocking, we know.

The TL;DR: We only collect what we need to make the app work. We don't sell your data to sketchy supplement companies. We protect your information like it's our one-rep max. Your workout data is yours, not ours to monetize.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Swole.fit Privacy Policy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service. Unlike your gym membership, we actually use this policy and stick to it.

By using Swole.fit, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you don't agree, well, there are plenty of paper workout logs out there. But they won't calculate your progressive overload for you.

2. Information We Collect

We're not data hoarders. We only collect what we need to make your experience awesome:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Email Address: For authentication and important updates (like when we add a sick new feature)
  • Workout Data: Your exercises, sets, reps, and weights (so you can track those gains)
  • Profile Information: Optional stuff like your name or gym goals

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app (to make it better, not creepier)
  • Device Information: Basic stuff like browser type and screen size
  • Cookies: For keeping you logged in (more on this below)

2.3 Information We DON'T Collect

  • Your social security number (we're not the IRS)
  • Your credit card info (core features are free forever)
  • Your mother's maiden name (we're not a security question)
  • Your actual body measurements (that's between you and your mirror)
  • Photos of your gains (unless you choose to share them)
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for good, not evil:

  • To Provide the Service: Can't track workouts without workout data
  • To Improve the Service: Understanding how you use the app helps us make it better
  • To Communicate With You: Important updates, not spam about protein powder
  • To Keep Things Secure: Protecting your account from hackers and gains goblins
  • To Analyze Trends: Aggregate data only - we might notice everyone skips leg day, but we won't know it's specifically you

What We'll NEVER Do:

  • Sell your data to advertisers
  • Share your workout stats with your ex
  • Judge you for your bench press numbers
  • Send you unsolicited fitness advice
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Your data is like your PR - personal and not for sharing without permission:

We may share your information only in these cases:

  • With Your Consent: If you explicitly tell us to share something
  • For Legal Reasons: If the law requires it (but we'll resist if it's unreasonable)
  • To Protect Rights: If someone's safety is at risk
  • Business Transfers: If we get acquired by a bigger, buffer company (we'll tell you first)
  • Aggregated Data: Anonymous statistics that can't identify you

We will NEVER share your personal data with:

  • Marketing companies
  • Data brokers
  • Your gym nemesis
  • That guy who gives unsolicited form advice
5. Data Security

We protect your data like a powerlifter protects their lower back:

  • Encryption: Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure Authentication: Magic links mean no passwords to leak
  • Regular Security Updates: We keep our systems patched and updated
  • Limited Access: Only essential team members can access user data
  • Secure Infrastructure: We use trusted cloud providers with solid security records

That said, no system is 100% secure. The internet is like a gym at New Year's - crowded and full of people who don't know what they're doing. We do our best, but we can't guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Yes, we use cookies. No, not the kind with protein powder in them (though those are great).

What are cookies?

Small files stored on your device that help us remember you're logged in and understand how you use the service.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the app to work. They keep you logged in and maintain your session. Without these, you'd have to log in every single page load (nobody wants that). These cookies are always active and don't require consent.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how people use Swole.fit so we can make it better. We use privacy-focused analytics that don't track you across the web. These are only activated if you accept cookies.

Cookies we DON'T use:

  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies
  • Cookies that sell your data to supplement companies
  • Cookies that judge your form

Cookie Consent

When you first visit Swole.fit, we'll ask for your consent to use analytics cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies (helps us improve the app)
  • Reject non-essential cookies (only strictly necessary cookies)
  • Change your mind anytime (we respect your choices)

Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage (not a cookie, ironically) and remembered for one year. You can change your preference anytime by clearing your browser data.

Managing Cookies

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (but the app won't work properly)
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • See and delete individual cookies

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in. It's like trying to squat without a barbell - technically you're moving, but you're not really doing the thing.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Your data, your rules. Here's what you can do:

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Data: Request a copy of all your information
  • Correct Your Data: Fix any errors (except your form, that's on you)
  • Delete Your Data: The nuclear option - remove everything
  • Export Your Data: Take your workout history with you
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise any of these rights, just contact us. We'll respond faster than you can say "superset."

8. Data Retention & Deletion

We keep your data as long as you have an account with us. Unlike your gym membership, we don't make it impossible to cancel:

  • Active Account: We keep your data while you're using the service
  • Inactive Account: We may reach out after extended inactivity before deletion
  • Deletion Request: We'll delete your data within 30 days of your request
  • Legal Requirements: We may need to keep some data for legal reasons

When we delete your data, it's gone for good. Like that PR you claimed but nobody saw.

9. International Data Transfers

Swole.fit is available worldwide because gains know no borders. Your data may be processed in different countries, but we ensure it's protected wherever it goes.

We use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and ensuring our providers meet strict security standards.

Your data travels more securely than you do on leg day after squats.

10. Children's Privacy

Swole.fit is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from kids. If you're under 13, please go do your homework and come back when you're older. The gains will wait.

If we learn we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it faster than you can say "I don't need a spot."

11. Third-Party Services

We use a few trusted third-party services to make Swole.fit work:

  • Authentication Provider: For secure magic link login
  • Database Hosting: To store your workout data
  • Analytics (Privacy-Focused): To understand usage patterns
  • Email Service: To send you magic links and updates

We carefully vet all third-party services and only work with those who respect user privacy. They're like good gym partners - reliable and respectful of boundaries.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

For significant changes, we'll provide more prominent notice (like an email). We won't pull a sneaky change like that gym that suddenly charges for towels.

13. Contact Us

Have questions about this Privacy Policy? Want to exercise your data rights? Just want to chat about your PRs? Contact us!

We're here to help, and we promise to respond faster than that guy who takes forever between sets while scrolling Instagram.

Remember: We're a small team passionate about fitness and privacy. We built this app because we wanted something better for ourselves, and we treat your data the way we'd want ours treated.