Steps App Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Steps App, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your health and activity data in our fitness tracking application. We believe in complete transparency and user control over personal data.

Data Collection and Storage

Steps App is designed with privacy at its core. We access health data from Apple Health using HealthKit solely to display it in an accessible format. All data is stored locally on your device:

• Step count data from Apple Health
• Calories burned data from Apple Health
• Distance traveled data from Apple Health
• App preferences and display settings

We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your health data on external servers. All information remains exclusively on your device and under your control. We only read data from Apple Health to present it to you in a convenient format.

Apple Health and HealthKit Integration

Steps App connects to Apple Health using HealthKit to read your activity data. This integration:

• Only reads data - we never write data to Apple Health
• Requires your explicit permission for each data type
• Can be revoked at any time through iOS Settings
• Does not share your health data with any third parties

Your health data is protected by Apple's strict HealthKit privacy guidelines, which we fully comply with.

No Account Required

Steps App operates without user accounts or registration. You can start using the app immediately without providing any personal information. There is no sync functionality or cloud backup - everything stays on your device.

Data Security

Your data is secured by your device's built-in security features. Since all data is stored locally and accessed through Apple's HealthKit framework, it benefits from iOS's encryption and security measures. We never transmit your health data over the internet.

Data Deletion

You have complete control over your data:

• Revoke HealthKit permissions at any time through iOS Settings
• All app preferences can be reset within the app
• Uninstalling the app removes all associated data and preferences
• Your health data in Apple Health remains unaffected by our app

Third-Party Services

Steps App does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. We do not share any data with external parties. The only external system we interact with is Apple's HealthKit framework on your device.

App Permissions

Steps App requires minimal device permissions:

• HealthKit access (to read steps, calories, and distance data only)
• No access to contacts, location, camera, or other sensitive information
• No network access required for core functionality

Changes to Privacy Policy

Any updates to this privacy policy will be reflected in the app and on our website. Users will be notified of significant changes through app updates. We will never change our core commitment to local-only data storage without explicit notification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or data handling practices, please contact us at: hey@heyvish.com

Compliance

This privacy policy complies with the requirements of the Apple App Store, including Apple's HealthKit guidelines and data privacy requirements. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal health information.