Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/31/2025

Information We Collect

When you use our app, we collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

- Your name, email address, username, and profile information

- Profile photos, bio, and social media links you choose to add

- Content you post, including photos, videos, text, and comments

- Messages you send to other users (private and group conversations)

- Fitness and workout data you choose to share (activities, check-ins, progress)

- Social interactions (likes, follows, challenge participation)

- Payment information (last 4 digits of card, expiration date, and card brand) for purchase history and account management

- Device information (device type, operating system, unique identifiers)

- Usage data (features used, time spent, navigation patterns)

- Location data (if you grant permission) for local studio features

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Provide and maintain our social fitness platform

- Enable you to connect with other users and share content

- Process purchases and manage transactions

- Personalize your feed and recommendations

- Send you notifications about social interactions (likes, comments, messages, challenges)

- Provide customer support and respond to your requests

- Improve our app and develop new features based on usage patterns

- Ensure the security and safety of our platform and users

- Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse

- Comply with legal obligations

Payment Information

We take the security of your payment information seriously:

- We never store your full credit card number

- Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, our PCI DSS compliant payment processor

- We only store limited payment information (last 4 digits, expiration date, and card brand) to help you identify your saved payment methods

- All payment data is encrypted and tokenized using industry-standard security protocols

- Your actual card details are never shared with us or stored on our servers

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our app:

- Stripe: Payment processing and secure transaction handling. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest level of security certification in the payments industry

- These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services

- They are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify

- You can learn more about Stripe's privacy practices at https://stripe.com/privacy

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission

- Secure tokenization of payment information through Stripe

- Regular security audits and updates

- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

- While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we continuously work to protect your personal information

Information Sharing and Social Features

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

- With other users according to your privacy settings (public posts, profile information, workout activity)

- Your content may be visible to other users based on your account privacy settings (public or private)

- Direct messages are only visible to you and the recipients

- Challenge leaderboards display your username and progress to other participants

- With service providers who assist in our operations (such as Stripe for payment processing, cloud storage, analytics)

- When required by law, to comply with legal process, or to protect rights and safety

- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition (you will be notified)

- With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your information and privacy:

- Make your profile private or public in account settings

- Control who can see your posts, activity, and workout data

- Block or unblock users

- Update or delete your account information at any time

- Manage push notification preferences by category

- Manage or remove saved payment methods

- View your complete purchase history

- Opt out of promotional communications

- Request a copy of your data in a portable format

- Request deletion of your account and associated data

- Control location permissions through your device settings

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at hello@studio3fit.com.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except:

- Information we are required to retain by law

- Information necessary to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

- Backup copies may persist for a limited time

- Some content may remain visible if shared by other users (e.g., comments on their posts)

International Users

Our servers are located in the United States.

If you access our app from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

We will notify you of significant changes by:

- Posting the updated policy in the app

- Sending an email to your registered email address

- Displaying an in-app notification

Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

- Email: hello@studio3fit.com

- In-App Support: Available in Settings > Chat With Us

- Mail: Studio3 Fitness, 229 Queen Anne Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.