Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy 〰️

Athalon Privacy Policy

Athalon Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 20, 2025

Athalon, Inc. ("Athalon," "we," "us," or "our"), headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). Please also read our Terms of Service, which govern your use of the Services. This policy is written in English, and the English version controls in case of conflicts with translated versions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Services:

  • User Data: Information you provide during registration, such as name, email address, date of birth, and profile details (e.g., avatar, bio).
  • Activity Data: Fitness-related data, including workout details (e.g., distance, duration, routes, GPS data), biometrics (e.g., heart rate, if synced), and gear used.
  • Content: Photos, comments, likes, or other content you share on the Services.
  • Device and Log Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and usage data (e.g., session logs).
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions (e.g., authentication) and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through our settings or your device.

We only collect health-related data (e.g., heart rate) or precise location data with your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Enable you to track activities, set goals, join challenges, and interact with other users (e.g., via leaderboards, clubs, or messaging).
  • Personalize Experiences: Suggest routes, challenges, or features based on your activity type, location, or preferences.
  • Improve Services: Analyze usage data to enhance functionality, such as generating personal heatmaps or improving route recommendations using machine learning.
  • Ensure Safety and Compliance: Enforce our Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and Community Standards, and detect fraud or misuse.
  • Communicate: Contact you about account updates, service changes, or support requests using your name and email address.
  • Aggregate Data: Create de-identified, aggregated data for community features (e.g., heatmaps, route suggestions) or research purposes.

3. Our Commitment to Privacy

  • No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information for monetary or non-monetary value, as defined by laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • No Sharing of Sensitive Information: We do not share sensitive information (e.g., precise location, health data, or personal identifiers) with third parties without your express consent.
  • Privacy Controls: You can control who sees your profile, activities, and location data (e.g., "Everyone," "Followers," or "Only You"). You can also create privacy zones to hide sensitive locations (e.g., home or work) and opt out of aggregated data usage.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information in the following cases:

  • With Your Consent: You may choose to share your profile or activity data with third-party apps, plugins, or services (e.g., fitness trackers, social media). These third parties are subject to their own terms and policies, and Athalon is not responsible for their practices.
  • Aggregated Data: We may share de-identified, aggregated data for community features (e.g., heatmaps) or with partners for research or infrastructure improvements (e.g., city planning).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests, or to protect our rights, users, or property.
  • Business Transfers: If Athalon is involved in a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred, subject to this Privacy Policy.

5. Your Privacy Controls

You have the following options to manage your privacy:

  • Profile and Activity Settings: Choose who can view your profile and activities ("Everyone," "Followers," or "Only You") via account settings on the web or app.
  • Map Visibility: Hide specific locations by setting privacy zones in your account settings.
  • Data Sharing: Opt out of targeted advertising or third-party data sharing via the "Do Not Share My Personal Information" link in our app or website footer.
  • Notifications: Manage email and notification preferences through your account settings or unsubscribe links in marketing emails.

6. Your Rights

  • Access and Correction: You can access or update your profile and account information at any time through your account settings.
  • Data Export: You can download your data, including activities, photos, and social contributions, using our self-service tools.
  • Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time, which permanently removes your personal data from our systems, except for aggregated data used for community features.
  • Regional Rights: If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as the right to object to processing or request data erasure. Contact us at support@athalon.com for assistance.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and you should use caution when sharing information online.

8. Third-Party Integrations

You may connect your Athalon account to third-party services (e.g., fitness trackers, social media). When you do, you authorize us to share relevant data with those services, subject to their terms and policies. You can manage these permissions in your account settings.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functions (e.g., login authentication) and analytics to improve our Services. You can opt out of non-essential cookies via our cookie settings or your device’s preferences. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising without your consent.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify you of material changes via email or through the Services. Continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Last Updated: July 20, 2025