Effective Date: January 2026
Welcome to StepMode. This Privacy Policy explains how Olawale Filani ("StepMode," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled. Please read this policy carefully. By using StepMode, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Age Requirement: StepMode is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13.
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We collect information in several ways: directly from you, automatically when you use the Service, and from third-party sources.
When you create an account, we collect:
To personalize your experience, you may provide:
When you use our fitness features, we collect:
When you use our social features, we collect:
When you contact us, we collect:
When you use the Service, we automatically collect:
Our servers automatically record:
With your explicit permission, we read the following data from Apple Health:
Important: We only read this data to display within the app. We do not store Apple Health data on our servers, sell it, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties. You can revoke this access at any time through your device's Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices.
If you choose to sign in using Google or Apple, we receive:
We do not receive your password from these providers. We only receive information you authorize during the sign-in process.
We use your information for the following purposes:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing the Service, managing your account | Contract: Necessary to perform our contract with you |
| Reading Apple Health data | Consent: Based on your explicit opt-in permission |
| Processing health and fitness data | Consent: You provide this data voluntarily to use fitness features |
| Sending push notifications | Consent: Based on your device permission settings |
| Analytics and crash reporting | Legitimate Interest: To improve and secure our Service |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate Interest: To protect users and the Service |
| Legal compliance | Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws |
Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time. Where we rely on legitimate interests, you have the right to object (see "Your Privacy Rights" below).
StepMode integrates with Apple Health to read your step count data. This integration is governed by Apple's terms and privacy policy. Key points:
If you sign in with Google, Google's Privacy Policy applies to information collected by Google. We only receive the basic profile information you authorize.
If you sign in with Apple, Apple's Privacy Policy applies to information collected by Apple. Apple allows you to hide your email address, in which case we receive a relay email address.
We use Sentry to monitor app crashes and errors. Sentry may collect:
This data is used solely for debugging and improving app stability. Sentry's privacy policy governs their handling of this data.
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
| Data Type | While Account Active | After Account Deletion |
|---|---|---|
| Account information (name, email, DOB, gender) | Retained | Deleted within 30 days |
| Profile photo | Retained | Deleted within 30 days |
| Body measurements (height, weight) | Retained | Deleted within 30 days |
| Workout history and completions | Retained | Deleted within 30 days |
| Posts and shared content | Retained | Deleted or anonymized within 30 days |
| Apple Health data (steps) | Not stored on our servers | N/A |
| Error logs (Sentry) | 90 days | 90 days |
| Support communications | 2 years | 2 years |
| Backup systems | N/A | Purged within 90 days |
Exceptions: We may retain certain information longer if required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, or to enforce our agreements.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
StepMode is operated globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
By using StepMode, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise these rights, you can use the account settings in the app or contact us at info@stepmode.app.
If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you also have the right to:
We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask for verification of your identity before processing your request.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
To submit a request, email us at info@stepmode.app with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.
If you are in Brazil, you have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), including:
If you are in Canada, you have rights under PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, including:
StepMode is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@stepmode.app.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes:
Your continued use of StepMode after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Olawale Filani
Email: info@stepmode.app
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.