Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to STARK (Smart Activity Tracking).

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal information when you use the STARK mobile application, website, and related services.

By using STARK, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Account credentials
• User profile information
• GPS location data
• Activity routes
• Activity statistics
• Group participation data
• Device identifiers
• Operating system information
• Application usage data

Location Information

STARK uses location services to provide route tracking, distance calculations, activity mapping, and achievement features.

Location data is collected only when activity tracking features are actively used by the user.

Users may disable location permissions at any time through device settings, although some application features may become unavailable.

How We Use Information

Information collected may be used for the following purposes:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Verify email ownership
• Authenticate users
• Record and display routes
• Calculate distance, duration and achievements
• Generate leaderboards
• Provide group features
• Improve application performance
• Prevent abuse, fraud and misuse
• Respond to support requests

Data Sharing

STARK does not sell, rent, lease or trade personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information:

• When required by law
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect users and platform security
• To investigate fraud or abuse

Data Storage

User information and activity records may be stored on secure servers operated by STARK or trusted hosting providers.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legitimate business purposes.

Historical route information may be periodically removed, archived, or aggregated to optimize platform performance.

Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion by contacting support.

Upon deletion request, personal information may be permanently removed from our systems except where retention is required by applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

STARK is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

Third-Party Services

STARK may use third-party infrastructure providers, email delivery services, hosting providers, analytics services, and Apple platform services necessary to operate the application.

International Users

By using STARK, users consent to the processing and storage of information in jurisdictions where our infrastructure may operate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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