Effective Date: May 12th, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BetterMiles (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and services (the “App”).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following data when you sign up and use the app:

  • Personal Information: First name, last name, email address, and profile photo.

  • Health and Activity Data: Step count, distance walked or cycled, activity type and duration from HealthKit (iOS) or Google Fit (Android).

  • Event Code Data: Event codes used to validate access to the app.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Validate your registration using event codes.

  • Display your activity stats and compare them with other users in the same event.

  • Generate leaderboards and rankings.

  • Allow you to view past event data even after the event has ended.

4. Data Sharing and Visibility

  • Your activity stats may be visible to other users in the same event.

  • We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or unrelated purposes.

5. Health Data Consent

By enabling HealthKit/Google Fit integration, you grant us permission to access your health and activity data. This data is used solely for in-app functionality and is not shared externally.

6. Data Retention

  • Your data is stored securely for the duration of the event.

  • After the event, your data will remain viewable unless you choose to delete your account.

7. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time, which will remove all associated data from our systems.

8. Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your data using encryption and secure access protocols.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, email us at support@bettermiles.org