Privacy Policy for Barbold

Last Updated: 06 August 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Barbold, your personal workout tracking companion. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our iOS application and related services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information remains secure. This policy applies to all users of the Barbold app and its related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account Information:

  • Email address (for email authentication)
  • Name (optional, via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In if provided)
  • Authentication credentials (securely managed through Firebase Authentication)

Profile Information:

  • Gender (optional)
  • Age/Date of Birth (optional)
  • Height and weight
  • Fitness level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
  • Activity level and fitness goals
  • Measurement preferences (metric/imperial)
  • Injury or muscle avoidance preferences (optional)
  • Profile picture (optional, stored locally)

Workout Data:

  • Exercise routines and workout plans
  • Sets, reps, weights, and other exercise metrics
  • Workout duration and timing
  • Rest periods and timer usage
  • Personal records and achievements
  • Workout notes and customizations

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

  • Device identifier (stored securely in device Keychain)
  • iOS version and device model
  • App version and usage statistics
  • Error logs and crash reports (for debugging purposes)

Health and Fitness Data

Apple HealthKit Integration (Optional):

  • Workout data export to Apple Health
  • Activity rings data (move, exercise, stand goals)
  • Heart rate data (if available)
  • Active energy burned
  • Past workout history import (with your permission)

Important: HealthKit data is processed locally on your device and shared with Apple Health only with your explicit permission. We do not store your HealthKit data on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

  • Provide workout tracking and fitness features
  • Store your workout data
  • Calculate personal records and fitness achievements
  • Generate workout recommendations and progress insights
  • Backup and restore your workout data

Account Management

  • Create and manage your account
  • Authenticate your identity
  • Enable cloud storage of your data
  • Manage subscription status and trial limits

Data Storage and Security

Cloud Storage

Your workout data is securely stored using:

  • Firebase Firestore: For workout plans, exercises, and user data
  • Firebase Authentication: For secure account management
  • End-to-end encryption: During data transmission
  • Server-side security: Google Cloud Platform security standards

Security Measures

  • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
  • Firebase security rules protect your data from unauthorized access
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Device-level encryption for stored data

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Limited Data Sharing

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Firebase/Google Cloud (for data storage and authentication)
  • RevenueCat (for subscription management)
  • Apple (for HealthKit integration and App Store purchases)

Your Privacy Rights

Data Access and Control

  • View Your Data: Access all personal data we have about you
  • Export Your Data: Download your workout data in standard formats
  • Delete Your Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
  • Correct Information: Update or correct your personal information

HealthKit Control

  • Enable or disable HealthKit integration at any time
  • Control what health data is shared with Apple Health
  • Manage permissions through iOS Settings

Data Retention

Account Deletion

  • All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for app improvement

Children's Privacy

Barbold is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Third-Party Services

Integrated Services

  • Firebase (Google): Authentication and data storage
  • RevenueCat: Subscription management
  • Apple HealthKit: Health data integration (optional)

Privacy Policies

Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services:

Your Choices Regarding Analytics

To help us improve the app, we collect anonymous usage analytics and crash reports. You have full control over this data collection. You can disable analytics and crash reporting at any time from the app's settings menu. If you disable these, no performance or usage data will be sent from your device.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • Significant changes will be communicated through the app
  • Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: contact@barbold.app

Support: Available through the app’s Settings > Help & Support

Data Protection Inquiries: For specific data protection requests (access, deletion, correction), please contact us through the app’s support system or via email with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Regional Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring your fitness journey remains private and secure.