Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

WalkTogether (“we”, “us”, “our”) is operated by [Company Legal Name], based in [Country]. This policy explains what information we collect through the WalkTogether app and website, why we collect it, and how it is used, in line with Apple App Store and Google Play requirements.

2. Information we collect

• Account information: name, email address, and password (or sign-in via a third-party provider).
• Location data: precise GPS location is collected only while an active walking session is running, to verify buddy-paired sessions, map your route, and detect vehicle travel or GPS-spoofing. We do not track your location outside an active session.
• Motion and fitness data: step count, distance, and activity type (walking, running, automotive) read from Apple Health or Google Fit, used only to calculate challenge results and detect fraudulent activity.
• Payment information: your monthly stake and any winnings are processed by our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full card number or bank details on our own servers.
• Emergency contact information: if you choose to add one, used only when you activate the in-app SOS feature.
• Group and chat content: messages you post in a group feed or a private pair chat.
• Device information: device type, operating system, and push notification token.

3. How we use your information

• To operate group challenges, calculate leaderboards, and determine monthly winners.
• To verify that walking sessions are genuine and to detect cheating or fraud.
• To process your monthly stake and pay out winnings and manager commissions.
• To send you notifications about your group, sessions, and payouts.
• To respond to safety reports, disputes, or emergency alerts.

4. Who we share information with

• Stripe (payment processing) receives the information needed to charge your stake and pay out winnings.
• Apple HealthKit / Google Fit is accessed with your permission to read step and activity data; we do not write data back to these services.
• Push notification providers (Apple APNs, Google FCM) receive a device token to deliver notifications.
• We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties.

5. Data retention and deletion

We retain your account and session data for as long as your account is active, plus a limited period afterward for dispute resolution and financial record-keeping. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us at [privacy@yourdomain.com]. Some records may be retained where required by law, for example payment records.

6. Children’s privacy

WalkTogether is not directed at children and is not intended for use by anyone under 18, given the app’s real-money features. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. Contact us at [privacy@yourdomain.com] to exercise these rights.

8. International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including New Zealand and the countries where our service providers, such as Stripe, operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified in-app or by email before they take effect.

10. Contact us

Questions about this policy can be sent to [privacy@yourdomain.com].