Privacy Policy for ClimbLogger

Last updated: January 23, 2026

1. Information We Collect

ClimbLogger collects the following information to provide you with the best climbing tracking experience:

• Climbing session data: Routes climbed, grades, climbing styles, ascent types, and elevation
• GPS location data: Used only for altitude tracking during climbing sessions
• Health data: Heart rate data from Apple Watch (optional, only if you grant permission)
• Strava integration: Athlete ID and name when you connect your Strava account
• Custom settings: Your custom disciplines, grading systems, and climbing types

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Track and display your climbing sessions
• Calculate climbing statistics and progress
• Sync sessions between your iPhone and Apple Watch
• Sync climbing sessions to Strava (when you authorize it)
• Generate shareable climbing infographics
• Provide altitude tracking via GPS

3. Strava Integration

When you connect your Strava account to ClimbLogger, we:

• Store your Strava athlete ID and name locally on your device
• Create climbing activities on your Strava profile (only when you explicitly sync a session)
• Upload session statistics and descriptions to Strava
• Upload session infographics as photos to your Strava activities
• Include heart rate data in synced activities (if available)

You have full control: You can disconnect Strava at any time in the app Settings, and you can delete any synced activities directly on Strava.

4. Data Storage

All your climbing data is stored locally on your device:

• We do not operate cloud servers
• We do not store your data on external servers
• Data syncs between your iPhone and Apple Watch via Apple's WatchConnectivity framework
• Your data remains private and under your control

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties, except:

• Strava: Only when you explicitly sync a session to Strava
• Apple Health: Heart rate data is read from Apple Health (requires your permission)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

6. Location Data

ClimbLogger uses GPS/location services only for:

• Altitude tracking during climbing sessions
• Calculating elevation gain

Location data is:

• Only collected when you start a climbing session
• Stored locally on your device
• Never shared with third parties (except Strava, if you sync)
• You can disable location access in iOS Settings at any time

7. Health Data

If you grant permission, ClimbLogger reads heart rate data from Apple Health to:

• Display heart rate statistics in your sessions
• Include heart rate data in Strava syncs (optional)

Health data:

• Is only read when you start a session on Apple Watch
• Requires explicit permission via Apple Health
• Is stored locally on your device
• Can be revoked in iOS Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices

8. Children's Privacy

ClimbLogger is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Security

We take data security seriously:

• All data is stored locally using iOS's secure storage mechanisms
• Strava tokens are stored using iOS Keychain (encrypted)
• No user data is transmitted to our servers (we don't have any!)

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data: All your data is visible in the app
• Delete your data: Delete sessions individually or clear all data in Settings
• Export your data: Sessions can be synced to Strava or viewed as infographics
• Disconnect integrations: Disconnect Strava at any time
• Revoke permissions: Revoke location or health access in iOS Settings

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• App updates with release notes
• In-app notifications

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: marius.arnesen@gmail.com
• Website: https://happygolucky.no/climblogger/

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Personvernserklæring for ClimbLogger

Sist oppdatert: 23. januar 2026

1. Informasjon vi samler inn

ClimbLogger samler inn følgende informasjon:

• Klatreøktdata: Ruter, grader, klatrestiler, bestigningsstiler og høydemeter
• GPS-data: Kun for høydemåling under klatreøkter
• Helsedata: Pulsdata fra Apple Watch (valgfritt)
• Strava-data: Atlet-ID og navn når du kobler til Strava

2. Slik bruker vi informasjonen

• Spore og vise klatreøktene dine
• Synkronisere økter til Strava (når du autoriserer det)
• Generere klatrestatistikk og infografikk

3. Datalagring

All data lagres lokalt på din enhet. Vi driver ikke skytjenester eller eksterne servere.

4. Kontakt

Spørsmål om personvern: marius.arnesen@gmail.com