Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Worka ("we", "our", or "the Company"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Worka mobile application ("the App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account in the app, we may collect:

• Email address
• Full name
• Date of birth/Age
• Gender (optional)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Weight and height (for calorie calculations)
• Configured maximum heart rate
• Heart rate zone preferences

2.2 Health and Fitness Data

During your use of the mobile app, we collect:

• Heart rate data (from connected Bluetooth heart rate monitors or Apple Watch)
• GPS location data (latitude, longitude, altitude, accuracy)
• Workout duration and timestamps
• Distance traveled
• Pace and speed metrics
• Calories burned
• Workout type (running, cycling, yoga, etc.)
• Completed workout history
• Health metrics from Apple Health (iOS) or Health Connect (Android): heart rate variability (HRV), VO2 Max, sleep analysis (duration, stages, bedtime, wake time), resting heart rate, and walking heart rate average
• Daily strain and training load calculations
• AI coaching conversation history and personalized recommendations

2.3 Device Information

We may collect:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Unique device identifiers
• IP address
• Mobile network information

2.4 Usage Data

We may collect information about how you interact with the app:

• Features used
• Workout history
• App performance and crash data
• Session duration

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our workout tracking services
• Calculate workout metrics (pace, distance, calories)
• Display your workout routes on maps
• Track your heart rate zones and physical progress
• Save and sync your workout history
• Sync daily health metrics from Apple Health or Health Connect to provide recovery, strain, and wellness insights
• Power AI coaching features with your fitness data to generate personalized recommendations
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Send you important updates about the App
• Respond to your support requests
• Personalize workouts based on your fitness level and health data

4. GPS Location Data

4.1 GPS Tracking

The Worka mobile app uses your device's GPS to:

• Track your running/cycling routes during workouts
• Calculate distance traveled
• Display your route on a map
• Provide pace and speed metrics

4.2 Location Permissions

• Location data is only collected when you actively start a GPS-enabled workout (running or cycling)
• You can deny location permissions, but GPS-dependent features will not work
• Location tracking stops when you finish your workout
• Your location data is not shared with third parties
• Routes are stored on our servers associated with your account

5. Bluetooth Data

The Worka mobile app connects to Bluetooth heart rate monitors to:

• Receive real-time heart rate data during workouts
• Calculate heart rate zones
• Provide workout intensity metrics

Bluetooth data is only collected when you connect a heart rate monitor. We do not access other Bluetooth devices.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Data Storage

• Your workout data is stored on our secure servers (AWS, Google Cloud)
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Data encryption at rest

6.2 Data Retention

• We retain your workout data while you maintain an active account
• You can delete individual workouts or your entire account at any time
• Upon account deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may only share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations (court orders, government requests)
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition)
• With service providers who help operate our app:

• Cloud hosting services (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase)
• Authentication services (Clerk)
• Payment processors (App Store, Google Play)
• Email services

These third parties operate under strict confidentiality agreements.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in the App
• Update or correct your information through your account settings
• Delete individual workouts
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt out of location tracking (by denying permissions or not starting GPS workouts)
• Disconnect Bluetooth heart rate monitors at any time
• Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt out of promotional communications

9. Children's Privacy

Worka is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an in-app notification or email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Consent

By using Worka, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

For location and health data collection, you will be asked to provide explicit consent through device permissions and in-app notices.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Disabling location permissions in your device settings
• Disconnecting Bluetooth devices
• Deleting your account