Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, username, and password when you create a GymPath account.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our platform to improve your experience.
• Fitness Data: Workout logs, nutrition preferences, calorie tracking, and fitness goals to personalize your GymPath journey.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences and improve site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our fitness tracking tools and blog content.
• Personalize your dashboard, workout recommendations, and content suggestions.
• Send platform updates, fitness tips, and account notifications.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve platform performance and user experience.
• Protect our platform from fraud, abuse, and security threats.

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, bcrypt password hashing, and secure server infrastructure to protect your personal data. While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your GymPath account.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

• Cloudinary — image storage and delivery
• Google Analytics — anonymous usage analytics
• Email providers — transactional emails and notifications

All third-party providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to provide services on our behalf.

5. Cookies Policy

GymPath uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant content. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly, including authentication and session management.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Advertising & Google AdSense

GymPath uses Google AdSense to display third-party advertisements on our platform. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet.

• Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Your Data Rights

You have full control over your personal data. Your rights include:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information in your account settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@gympath.net.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our platform. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of GymPath after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our support team at support@gympath.net. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.