Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

1. Information Collection

Required permissions:

  • Location: to track running routes and distance during active sessions
  • Health & Fitness: to monitor and sync running activity data
  • Notifications: to send you achievement alerts, milestone reminders, and encouragement

2. Data Usage and Protection

Your running and activity information is:

  • Analysed to provide running insights and progress tracking
  • Used to calculate XP, levels, and achievements
  • Used to power leaderboards and shared goals with friends
  • Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
  • Not sold to third parties

3. Data Collection and Usage

3.1 Data Linked to Your Identity

The following data is collected and linked to your account:

  • Account information (name, email, profile details)
  • Running activity data (distance, pace, duration, routes)
  • In-app progress (XP, level, achievements, hamster customisation)
  • Social data (leaderboard rankings, shared goals, friend connections)

3.2 Data Not Linked to Your Identity

The following data may be collected but is not linked to your identity:

  • Usage data
  • Product interaction: how you interact with app features and functionality
  • Anonymous analytics data for app improvement

Product interaction data is collected and used solely for:

  • App functionality (authenticating users, enabling features, preventing fraud, implementing security measures)
  • Ensuring server up-time and app performance
  • Minimising app crashes
  • Improving scalability and performance
  • Providing customer support
  • Understanding how features are used to improve the app

3.3 Third-Party Services

Hammy uses the following third-party services:

Firebase:

  • Provides authentication and secure data storage
  • Stores account and activity data
  • Used for real-time leaderboard and social features

Strava (optional integration):

When you choose to connect your Strava account, Hammy accesses your running activity data through the Strava API.

Data We Access:

  • Running activities only (distance, duration, date)
  • We do NOT access routes, maps, segments, or social data
  • Only your own Strava data is displayed — never other users' data

How We Use Strava Data:

  • Used solely to calculate in-app XP and hamster progression
  • Cached for up to 7 days to improve app performance
  • NOT used for AI/ML training or model development
  • NOT sold, marketed, or made available to third parties
  • NOT used for advertising or targeted ads

Data Retention and Deletion:

  • Strava data is cached for a maximum of 7 days
  • When you delete data from Strava, it is removed from Hammy within 48 hours
  • When you disconnect Strava, all associated data is immediately removed from our systems

Your Rights and Consent:

  • You explicitly consent to data collection when connecting your Strava account
  • You can withdraw consent by disconnecting Strava at any time in Settings
  • You can also revoke access from Strava's My Apps settings

Strava's Data Collection:

  • Strava may monitor and collect usage data about Hammy's API access
  • Strava may use this data for any business purpose as outlined in their privacy policy
  • This collection is governed by Strava's policies, not Hammy's

Independent Data Controllers (GDPR):

Hammy and Strava are independent data controllers. Each is responsible for compliance with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR) for the data they collect and process. Your Strava data is subject to both:

  • This Privacy Policy (for how Hammy uses your data)
  • Strava's Privacy Policy (for how Strava collects and uses your data)

Analytics:

  • Collects anonymous usage data to understand how features are used
  • Helps identify and fix bugs or performance issues
  • Data is aggregated and anonymised
  • Used solely for app improvement purposes

All third-party data collection is:

  • Used only for app functionality and improvements
  • Not used for advertising or marketing
  • Not sold or shared with other parties

4. Location Data

The App may access your device's location services to track running routes. Location tracking only occurs during active run sessions and can be disabled in your device settings. We do not track your location outside of active run sessions.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Control app permissions through device settings
  • Disconnect third-party integrations at any time
  • Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@hammy.run.

6. Data Retention

Your account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently removed within 30 days. Local app data is removed when you uninstall the App.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We will notify users of any material changes to this privacy policy through the App or via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about privacy or data protection, please contact us at support@hammy.run.