FitFriends (GymBro) Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Our Mission

FitFriends is dedicated to helping you find compatible workout partners and build meaningful fitness connections in your area.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Phone number: Used solely for account verification and authentication
  • Name and profile picture: To create your public profile visible to potential matches
  • Gender preference: Essential for matching you with appropriate workout partners

Location Data

  • GPS coordinates: To find nearby people with similar fitness interests (stored as lat/long only)
  • Approximate address: Optional, used to display location context (never stored in full detail)
  • We never share your exact location with other users

Fitness Preferences

  • Preferred workouts (e.g., "Cardio, Strength Training")
  • Weight information (optional, for better matching recommendations)
  • Openness to trying new exercises (helps us match you with varied workout styles)

App Usage & Device Data

  • Subscription status (to deliver premium features)
  • App usage patterns (to improve our recommendations)
  • Device information (to ensure app compatibility)

Communication Data

  • Chat messages between matched users
  • Match and swipe history (to customize your experience)

How We Use Your Information

  • Finding workout partners: Matching you with nearby people based on your location, gender preferences, and workout interests
  • Account security: Phone verification ensures authentic profiles
  • Premium features: Managing subscription benefits for paid members
  • App improvements: Analyzing usage to enhance matching algorithms
  • Communication: Facilitating conversations between matches

Data Sharing

We NEVER sell your data. Your information is shared only:

  • With workout matches: Only your profile (name, picture, workout preferences) is visible
  • With our service providers: Supabase (database), RevenueCat (subscriptions), and analytics tools
  • To comply with legal requests: Only when legally required

Data Security

  • End-to-end encryption for all communications
  • Location privacy: Exact coordinates are never shared or stored permanently
  • Account controls: You can delete your account and data at any time

Your Rights

  • Access your data: View and download your profile information
  • Delete your account: Permanently remove all your data from our servers
  • Update preferences: Modify your workout preferences and privacy settings
  • Unsubscribe: Cancel premium subscriptions anytime

Third-Party Services

We use industry-standard partners for:

  • Supabase: Secure database hosting (EU-based)
  • RevenueCat: Subscription management
  • Expo Application Services: App building and analytics

Children's Privacy

FitFriends is for adults 18+. We do not collect data from users under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of material changes via in-app notifications or email.