Privacy Policy | Sweatstock

1. Introduction

At Sweatstock, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

By using Sweatstock, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
Account credentials (username, password)
Profile information (profile picture, bio, fitness preferences)
Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
Communication preferences and settings

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Log data (access times, pages viewed, actions taken)
Location data (with your permission)
Workout and activity data
Content interactions and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To process your transactions and manage your membership
To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
To communicate with you about updates, promotions, and support
To analyze usage patterns and optimize platform performance
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
To conduct research and development for new features

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
Performance of our contract with you
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support)
Business Partners: With your consent, we may share information with fitness studios, trainers, and other partners to facilitate your use of our services
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

All third parties with whom we share data are required to maintain appropriate security measures and use your information only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security assessments and audits
Employee training on data protection practices
Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sweatstock.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When determining retention periods, we consider:

The nature and sensitivity of the information
The purposes for which we process the data
Legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers
Your explicit consent for specific transfers

9. Children's Privacy

Sweatstock is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at privacy@sweatstock.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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 material changes, we will notify you by:

Posting the updated policy on our platform with a new “Last Updated” date
Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@sweatstock.com

For data protection inquiries specific to GDPR or other regional regulations, please include “Data Protection Request” in your email subject line.

We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframe required by applicable data protection laws.