Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Chisel ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our fitness and accountability mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

By using Chisel, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Display name (optional)

Health and Fitness Data:

• Workout logs (exercise type, duration, intensity, calories burned)
• Nutrition data (meals logged, food items, macronutrients, calories)
• Weight entries and tracking data
• Body measurements
• Progress photos (optional)
• Hydration tracking
• Alcohol consumption logs
• Smoking cessation data

Social Features:

• Partner/friend connections
• Challenge data between users
• Messages and notifications sent to partners
• Achievement data

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

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

Usage Data:

• App features used
• Time spent in app
• Interaction data
• Crash reports and error logs

Apple Health Integration:

• Step count
• Distance traveled
• Active calories burned
• Workouts (if you grant permission)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Provide App Functionality:

• Create and manage your account
• Track your workouts, nutrition, and health metrics
• Calculate points, levels, and streaks
• Enable partner matching and accountability features
• Send push notifications for reminders and partner activity

2. Improve Our Services:

• Analyze usage patterns to improve the App
• Identify and fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior

3. Communication:

• Send you important updates about the App
• Respond to your support requests
• Send notifications about partner activity and challenges

Apple Health Integration

If you choose to connect Chisel with Apple Health:

• We only access data you explicitly authorize
• We can read: steps, distance, active calories, workouts
• We can write: workouts, weight, active calories
• You can revoke access anytime in iPhone Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices
• We do not share your Apple Health data with third parties

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Partner/Friend Connections

When you connect with partners in the App:

• Your display name, points, level, and streaks are visible to your partners
• Your daily workout and meal counts are visible to partners
• Challenge data is shared between you and your partners
• You control who you connect with

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google):

• Authentication and user management
• Cloud database (Firestore) for app data storage
• Cloud Functions for server-side processing
• Push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Analytics to understand app usage
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Apple Services:

• HealthKit for health data integration
• Push Notification Service
• In-App Purchases (for Elite subscriptions)
• Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to anyone
• Share your health data with advertisers
• Use your data for purposes other than operating the App
• Share your email with marketing companies

Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active and necessary to provide app functionality.

Account Deletion: You can delete your account anytime in Settings. Upon deletion, we permanently remove:

• All workout and meal logs
• Weight entries and progress photos
• Partner connections and challenges
• Achievement data
• Account credentials

Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Some data may remain in backups for up to 30 days.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Data encrypted at rest in Firebase
• Secure authentication with Firebase Auth
• Regular security updates and patches
• Limited employee access to user data
• User isolation (you can only access your own data)

However, please note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your data at any time within the App
• Edit your profile, goals, and preferences
• Export your data (contact support)
• Delete your account and all associated data

Children's Privacy

Chisel is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@chiseltheory.com

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@chiseltheory.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be notified via push notification in the App or email.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: privacy@chiseltheory.com
Support: support@chiseltheory.com

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Summary of Key Points

• We collect health and fitness data you provide to operate the App
• We use Firebase (Google) for data storage and authentication
• We integrate with Apple Health with your permission
• We do NOT sell your data to third parties
• You can delete your account and all data anytime
• We use industry-standard security measures
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

Your privacy matters to us. We only use your data to make Chisel work for you.

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