Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Step Counter - Pedometer App. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using our app, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Step Counter - Pedometer App for mobile devices, developed by TO Solutions, and offered as a Freemium service. The app is intended for use "AS IS."

Definitions

User: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service.

Service Provider: Refers to TO Solutions, the developer of this application.

Application: Refers to the app named "Step Counter - Pedometer App" available for download on mobile devices.

Personal Data: Any information that can identify a specific individual.

Information Collection

The Application may collect certain information automatically when you download and use it. This includes:

• Your device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)
• The pages of the Application you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your session
• The operating system of your mobile device
• Crash reports via Firebase Crashlytics
• App analytics via Google Analytics for Firebase
• Device model and hardware information (for app optimization)
• Advertising identifiers for personalized ads via Google AdMob

Personal Information:- We collect health-related data such as height, weight, and gender to provide personalized fitness guidance. This information is stored only on the user’s device, is never uploaded to our servers, is never sold, and is not shared with third parties. Once the app is uninstalled or the user chooses ‘Delete Data Permanently’, this personal information is deleted and cannot be restored.

Step count, distance, and calories are considered health and fitness data. This data is processed and stored locally on your device only and is not transmitted to any server or shared with any third party. We do not use your health data for advertising or profiling. We do not share any health or fitness data (such as step count, distance, calories, height, weight, or gender) with AdMob, Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, or any third party. All data remains stored and processed only on your device.

Important Notes

• The app does not collect precise location data from your device.
• We do not request access to your location, contacts, media, camera, microphone, or identity.
• The App does not upload, share, or sell your personal information..
• All your data remains stored locally on your device only.

Permissions We Use

• Our Step Counter - Pedometer App requires the following permissions to function correctly.
• We only use these permissions to provide core app features.
• We do not collect, store, or share any personal data through these permissions.

1. android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION (Physical Activity Access)

Purpose :

• This permission is required to detect your physical activity such as walking, running, and step movement.

How It Is Used :

• To count your steps accurately
• To calculate distance and calories burned based on your movement

We Do Not:

• Track your GPS location
• Monitor your movement history
• Share your activity data with anyone

2. Battery Optimization (Ignore Battery Restrictions)

Purpose :

• Some devices stop background processes to save battery. To ensure step counting continues even when the app is closed or screen is off, we request you to disable battery optimization for our app. Granting this permission is optional. The app will still function, but step counting accuracy may be reduced if not allowed.

How It Is Used :

• To allow the step counting feature to run continuously in the background
• To prevent steps from being missed due to system auto-stop

We Do Not:

• Collect any battery-related data
• Access or modify any other app on your device

3. Background Operation:

• The app processes step count data in the background to ensure accurate tracking even when the screen is off. No location or personal data is collected during background processing. Background processing is strictly limited to step counting and does not involve tracking your GPS location or monitoring any personal activity beyond physical steps.

4. Notification Permission (Water Intake Reminders (Optional))

Purpose :

• Our app may send reminder notifications to help you track your daily water intake and stay hydrated.
• For this feature, the app requests permission to send notifications.

How It Is Used:

• To send gentle reminders at the time you select
• To show daily hydration progress

We Do Not :

• Read, store, or access your personal notifications
• Use notifications for any promotional or marketing purpose

User Control:

• You can turn notifications ON or OFF anytime from the app settings or your phone’s notification settings.
• If you disable notifications, water reminder alerts will stop immediately

Data Retention and Deletion

The app does not collect any personal identity data such as name, phone number, email, contacts, or location. Your data (height, weight, gender) are stored locally on your device only and never uploaded to any server.

However, we use Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob, which may automatically collect anonymous device and app usage data. This data is used only to improve app performance and show relevant ads. This data cannot identify you personally.

We do not upload or store your data on any servers. All such data remains on your device. If you uninstall the app, all locally stored data will be permanently deleted.

Anonymous analytics and advertising data collected by Firebase and AdMob are retained according to their own data policies and cannot be used to identify you personally. Advertising displayed through Google AdMob does not access or use your data. Ads are based only on device identifiers and general app usage, not on your step or health information.

How We Handle Permissions

• You have full control over granting or denying permissions.
• Permissions are only used for core app functions.
• You are always in control and can revoke permissions from your device settings.
• If permission is denied, some features may not work.
• The app never collects hidden data without your consent.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Analyze app usage and improve performance
• Display ads through Google AdMob (personalized or non-personalized based on your settings)
• Monitor crashes and improve stability using Firebase Crashlytics
• Measure engagement using Google Analytics for Firebase
• Evaluate usage patterns for future enhancements

Third-Party Services

We may transmit anonymized, aggregated data to trusted third-party services to help improve the application. These services have their own privacy policies, which you should review:

• Google Play Services
• AdMob
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics

We may disclose user-provided and automatically collected information in the following cases:

• As required by law or legal process
• When necessary to protect our legal rights or user safety
• With trusted service providers acting on our behalf, under confidentiality agreements

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all data collection by the Application at any time by uninstalling it from your device. Use your mobile OS or app marketplace’s standard uninstall process.

Data Retention Policy

We do not store or upload your step count data (such as height, weight, or gender) to any server. All such data remains stored locally on your device and is fully under your control. If you uninstall the app or choose to Delete Data Permanently within the app settings, this data will be permanently removed and cannot be restored.

However, anonymized usage data collected automatically by third-party services such as Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob may be retained according to their respective data retention policies. This information does not identify you personally and is used only for app performance improvement, analytics, and advertising functionality.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, please contact us at apps@to-solutions.in.

GDPR Privacy

Under the GDPR, users have several key rights regarding their personal data. They have the right to be informed about how their data is collected, processed, and used. Users can request access to their data, ask for corrections if the data is inaccurate, and request deletion of their data when it is no longer needed or processed unlawfully ("Right to Erasure"). Users may also restrict the processing of their data under specific circumstances and have the right to data portability, allowing them to receive their data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller. Additionally, they can object to the processing of their data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

CCPA Compliance (California, USA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell your data)

Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it from time to time. Continued use of the Application after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at Email: apps@to-solutions.in