Privacy policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to MeetMeFit ("we," "our," or "the App"). MeetMeFit is a social fitness platform that helps you find workout buddies based on your fitness interests, location, and preferences. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data.
By using MeetMeFit, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Information:
Full name
Email address
Date of birth
Gender identity and pronouns
Password (encrypted and stored securely through Firebase Authentication)
Profile Information:
Profile photo
Personal description ("About You")
Fitness goals and workout preferences
Selected workout types (up to 5 activities such as Gym, Yoga, Running, Cycling, etc.)
Experience level for each activity (Beginner to Expert scale)
Workout goals (Build Muscle, Tone Up, Lose Fat, Stay Fit, Increase Stamina)
Preferred workout times (Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights)
Workout location preference (Gym, Home, Outdoor)
Gym information (name, address, location coordinates)
Buddy Matching Preferences:
Preferred buddy gender (Male, Female, Any)
Age range preferences (18-65)
Distance radius preferences (8-25 miles)
Experience level filter settings
Messages and Communications:
Direct messages you send to other users
Message read status and typing indicators
Buddy requests and responses
Report submissions and feedback
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Location Data:
Precise geographic location (GPS coordinates with latitude and longitude)
Location is used to calculate distance to potential workout buddies and display nearby users
Location permissions are requested at app launch with the message: "We need your location to help you find fitness buddies nearby"
Device and Technical Information:
Device type (iOS or Android)
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens for push notifications
Device identifiers
App version and operating system information
Usage and Activity Data:
Last active timestamp
Profile completion status
Features you interact with
Navigation patterns and user actions
Session duration and frequency of use
Buddy discovery activity (profiles viewed, skipped, or requested)
Analytics Data:
Comprehensive behavioral tracking through Microsoft Clarity including:
Session recordings and replays
User interaction events (50+ custom events)
Heatmaps and click patterns
Authentication events, onboarding progress, discovery interactions, buddy requests, chat activity, profile updates, and social interactions
User demographic tags and engagement metrics
Crash reports and performance data through Firebase Crashlytics
2.3 Information from Third Parties
Social Sign-In:
If you sign in with Google: email address and profile information
If you sign in with Apple: email address and full name
Location Services:
Gym location data from Google Places API including gym names, addresses, and coordinates
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Core Service Functionality
Buddy Matching: Match you with compatible workout buddies based on location proximity, workout preferences, experience levels, schedules, and goals
Recommendation Algorithm: Generate personalized buddy recommendations using a scoring system (0-100 points) that considers:
Distance score (up to 30 points)
Profile freshness (up to 15 points)
Age compatibility (up to 12 points)
Experience similarity (up to 8 points)
Schedule compatibility (up to 5 points)
Workout compatibility (up to 10 points)
Bonus points for same gym (+20), goal alignment (+4), location match (+3)
Penalties for previously skipped profiles (-18) or inactivity (-4)
Discovery System: Show you potential workout buddies within your specified radius and preferences
Messaging: Enable real-time communication with your matched buddies
Profile Management: Display and manage your fitness profile and preferences
3.2 Account and Authentication
Create and maintain your account
Authenticate your identity and manage login sessions
Process password changes and account recovery
Send important account-related notifications
3.3 Safety and Security
Process reports of inappropriate content, harassment, fake profiles, spam, or underage users
Implement blocking functionality to prevent unwanted interactions
Monitor for violations of our Terms of Service
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Investigate and respond to safety concerns
3.4 Communication
Send push notifications about buddy requests, messages, and matches
Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
Send service-related announcements and updates
3.5 Analytics and Improvement
Analyze user behavior and app usage patterns through Microsoft Clarity
Improve our matching algorithm and recommendation system
Enhance app features and user experience
Monitor app performance and fix bugs through Firebase Crashlytics
Conduct research and development for new features
3.6 Legal and Compliance
Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
Protect our rights and property
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 With Other Users
Public Profile: Your profile information (name, age, photo, workout preferences, goals, experience levels, and general location) is visible to other users in your discovery radius, unless you enable the "Hide Profile" privacy setting
Matched Buddies: Users you've matched with can see your full profile and communicate with you via direct messages
Location Proximity: Other users can see your approximate distance from them but not your exact coordinates
4.2 With Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
Google/Firebase Services:
Firebase Authentication (account management)
Cloud Firestore (data storage)
Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
Firebase Storage (photo and media storage)
Firebase Crashlytics (crash reporting and performance monitoring)
Google Maps/Places API (location search and gym discovery)
Google Sign-In (authentication)
Microsoft Corporation:
Microsoft Clarity (analytics, session recording, behavior tracking, and heatmaps)
Apple Inc:
Sign in with Apple (authentication)
Apple Push Notification Service (push notifications for iOS)
These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.
4.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
Protect and defend our rights or property
Prevent fraud or security threats
Protect the personal safety of users or the public
4.4 Business Transfers
If MeetMeFit is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services:
Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Messages: Chat history is retained indefinitely to maintain conversation continuity
Discovery Activity:
Skipped profiles: 72-hour cooldown period before re-showing
Rejected buddy requests: 30-day suppression period
FCM Tokens: Removed upon logout or account deletion
Bug Reports: Retained with "pending" status until resolved
User Reports: Retained for safety and moderation purposes
When you delete your account, we will delete your profile information and FCM tokens. Some information may be retained in backups for a limited period or as required by law.
6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Update Your Information
You can access and update most of your profile information directly within the app settings
Review and edit your fitness preferences, matching criteria, and personal details at any time
6.2 Hide Your Profile
Enable the "Hide Profile" setting to prevent your profile from appearing in discovery recommendations
6.3 Location Settings
You can control location permissions through your device settings
Note: Disabling location will limit core functionality of finding nearby workout buddies
6.4 Push Notifications
Manage notification preferences through your device settings or within the app
You can disable push notifications at any time
6.5 Block Users
You can block other users to prevent them from viewing your profile or contacting you
Blocking is bidirectional and permanent
6.6 Delete Your Account
You can request account deletion through the app settings
Account deletion will remove your profile, photos, and FCM tokens
Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
6.7 Your Legal Rights (Region-Specific)
For European Economic Area (EEA) Users (GDPR):
Right to access 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
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
Right to deletion
Right to correction
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
For Other Jurisdictions:
You may have additional rights under local privacy laws
To exercise your rights, please contact us at meetmefit.app@gmail.com.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
Authentication: Passwords are securely hashed using Firebase Authentication
Infrastructure: Data is stored on Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) with enterprise-grade security
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
MeetMeFit is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
Our age verification requires users to be at least 18 years old, and we provide reporting mechanisms for underage users.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers (Google/Firebase, Microsoft) operate.
These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
MeetMeFit may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations (such as Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
11. Analytics and Tracking Technologies
11.1 Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our app. Clarity may collect:
Session recordings and replays of your in-app activity
Interaction data (taps, scrolls, navigation)
Device and browser information
Anonymized usage patterns
You can learn more about Microsoft Clarity at: https://clarity.microsoft.com/
11.2 Firebase Crashlytics
We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports and performance data to improve app stability. This includes:
Device information and operating system details
App state at time of crash
Stack traces and error logs
11.3 Opting Out
Currently, the app does not provide a mechanism to opt out of analytics. If you wish to limit tracking, you may delete your account or discontinue use of the app.
12. California "Do Not Track" Disclosure
MeetMeFit does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers or mobile operating systems.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending a notification through the app or via email (for significant changes)
Your continued use of MeetMeFit after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: meetmefit.app@gmail.com
For data protection inquiries from EEA users, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: [DPO contact - if applicable]15. Additional Disclosures
15.1 Fitness and Health Information
While MeetMeFit collects fitness-related preferences and goals, we do not collect Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA. The fitness information we collect is used solely for matching purposes and improving your experience.
15.2 Social Features
MeetMeFit is a social platform. By using the app, you acknowledge that:
Other users can see your profile and location proximity
Your interactions (buddy requests, matches) may be visible to other users
Messages you send can be read by recipients and are stored indefinitely
Your activity status (last active time) is tracked and may be visible to matched buddies
15.3 User-Generated Content
You are responsible for any content you share through MeetMeFit, including photos, messages, and profile descriptions. Do not share sensitive personal information (such as home address, phone number, financial information) through the app.
15.4 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.By using MeetMeFit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.