Privacy Policy

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1. Data Collection and Storage

Trekka is committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected by the app, including:

  • Activity tracking data (GPS locations, distances, times, heart rate)
  • Health and fitness metrics
  • Routes and maps
  • User preferences and settings

All data is stored exclusively on your device using Apple's built-in storage systems. No data is transmitted to external servers or third-party services.

2. Local Storage

All personal information, activities, routes, and health data are stored locally on your device. Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to export it.

The app uses:

  • UserDefaults for app settings and preferences
  • Core Data / local file storage for activities and routes
  • Apple HealthKit for health data integration (optional, with your permission)

3. HealthKit Integration

Trekka integrates with Apple HealthKit to:

  • Read heart rate and other health metrics during workouts
  • Write workout data to Apple Health
  • Contribute to your Fitness rings and health data

HealthKit integration is optional and requires your explicit permission. You can revoke HealthKit access at any time in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Health.

4. Location Data

Trekka requires location access to:

  • Track your GPS position during activities
  • Display your location on maps
  • Calculate distances, routes, and elevation
  • Provide turn-by-turn navigation for imported GPX routes

Location data is only used while actively tracking an activity or viewing maps. Location data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.

Precise GPS (Optional)

  • On devices that support it, you can enable Precise GPS for maximum tracking accuracy
  • Precise GPS uses the highest accuracy mode available (kCLLocationAccuracyBestForNavigation)
  • This provides the most accurate location data but may use more battery
  • You can enable or disable Precise GPS in the app's workout settings (both iOS and watchOS)
  • If your device doesn't support precise GPS, this setting has no effect
  • Precise GPS setting is stored locally and never shared

Background Location

  • The app uses HealthKit workout sessions to continue tracking when the display is off
  • This ensures continuous GPS tracking during activities even when your wrist is down
  • Background location is only active during workout sessions
  • Location tracking stops automatically when you end the activity

GPX Route Navigation

  • When navigating imported GPX routes, the app calculates your position relative to the route
  • This includes distance/elevation remaining, time to next/finish, and off-course detection
  • All navigation calculations are performed locally on your device
  • Route data is stored locally and never transmitted

You can control location permissions in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.

5. No Cloud Services

Trekka does not use any external cloud services, databases, or analytics platforms. We do not collect, store, or transmit your data to any third-party servers. Everything remains on your device.

Optional iCloud sync (if enabled) uses Apple's secure iCloud infrastructure, which is encrypted and private.

6. Data Export

You have full control over your data. You can export all your activities and routes at any time from the app's Settings. This allows you to back up your data or transfer it to another device.

7. Data Deletion

You can delete your data at any time:

  • Individual activities can be deleted from the activity list
  • All data can be cleared from Settings
  • Deleting the app will remove all local data (unless you have iCloud sync enabled and choose to keep data in iCloud)

8. Third-Party Services

Trekka does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app operates entirely independently without sending any data to external services.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in this document with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Trekka's data practices, please contact us or review the app's settings and help documentation.

This app is provided as-is with a commitment to user privacy and data security.

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