Privacy Policy

We are very pleased that you have shown interest in our app. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for us. In the following, we would like to inform you about what data we collect and how we use it.

1. Data Collection

Some features of our app require the processing of certain data:

• IP Address: Your IP address is temporarily recorded to enable and secure the connection to our app.
• Location Data: Location data is only collected if you grant us permission. These data are used solely for the corresponding functions of the app (e.g. route generation based on location). This data is used only during each session and may be logged for up to 90 days for technical reasons. It will be deleted automatically and is not connected to your personal identity.
• Health/Activity Data: Activity data (e.g. steps count) are collected only when you grant us explicit permission. This data is stored and processed locally on your device and is never sent to a remote server.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The collected data is used solely to technically enable the use of our app and to provide you with the desired functionalities.

• IP Address: Your IP address is recorded only temporarily as a technical requirement and is never coupled to your personal identity.
• Location Data: If you choose to allow access to this data (via prompt, you can always deny), you will be able to e.g. use your current location for the route generation feature. If you deny, you can still use alternatives like the address lookup. You can revoke this in your device's settings at any time. It is not essential for the app's overall functionality.
• Health/Activity Data: If you choose to allow access to this data (via prompt, you can always deny), you will be able to view visualizations and insights about your activity (e.g. step count) across different timeframes. You can revoke this in your device's settings at any time. It is not essential for the app's overall functionality.

3. Data Processing

Your data is processed on servers located in Germany. We ensure that data transfers outside the EU are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses as approved by the European Commission. Your data is always handled securely.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This app does not use any cookies or tracking technologies. If that changes, users will be notified and asked to provide consent.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties unless it is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to obtain information about the data we store about you and to request its correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data and to request data portability. You can do so using the contact email address provided.

7. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time via the following email address:

Email: stepify@tommorgenstern.com
Tom Morgenstern

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time to adapt it to changes in legal requirements or in the event of changes to our services or data processing. The current version can always be found here on this page.

9. Effective Date

This policy is effective as of Janurary 25th, 2025.