Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Doer ("we," "our," or "us") operates the The Doer mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data.

By downloading, installing, or using The Doer, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data to provide and improve our services:

Account Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Profile photo (optional)
• Authentication credentials (securely stored)

Fitness and Activity Data

• Steps counted throughout the day
• Distance traveled during tracked activities
• Pace, duration, and type of workouts
• Challenge participation and progress

Location Data

• GPS coordinates during activity tracking sessions
• Location is only collected when you actively start a tracking session and have granted location permission
• You can disable location access at any time through your device settings

Device and Technical Information

• Device model and operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• App version and crash reports
• Usage analytics (features used, session duration)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide, operate, and maintain the core features of The Doer, including activity tracking, challenges, and community features.
• Progress Tracking: To display your fitness statistics, challenge progress, and achievements.
• Leaderboards: To rank users in challenges and display standings to participants.
• Community Features: To enable group memberships, messaging, and social interactions within the App.
• Notifications: To send you updates about your activities, challenge milestones, and group updates (you can disable these in settings).
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, and improve the user experience.
• Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile name, avatar, and challenge rankings are visible to other App users. Your activity details are only shared if you choose to share them. You can control visibility in your profile settings.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the App, including cloud hosting (Firebase/Google Cloud), analytics, and push notification services. These providers process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Doer, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity, who will be bound by this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

• All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
• Your data is stored on secure cloud servers with access controls and encryption.
• Authentication credentials are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.
• We regularly review and update our security practices.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Specifically:

• Account and profile data is retained until you delete your account.
• Activity and fitness data is retained as part of your account history.
• If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days.
• Some data may be retained longer if required for legal, tax, or accounting purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data through your profile settings or by contacting us.
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data through the App settings (Profile > Settings > Delete Account).
• Opt-out of Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings or within the App.
• Location Control: Disable location tracking through your device settings at any time.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, use the in-app settings or contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Doer is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at the address below. Upon verification, we will promptly delete such information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

10. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and analytics.
• Google Maps: For route display during activity tracking.
• Cloudinary: For image storage and delivery.

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
• For significant changes, we will notify you through the App or via email.
• Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.