Effective Date: 7 August, 2025
Welcome to Steplio! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use the Steplio mobile application (the "App").
By using Steplio, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Who We Are
Steplio is a mobile application developed and operated by a team based in Ukraine. For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: team@steplio.app
2. Data We Collect
When you use Steplio, we may collect the following types of personal data:
a. Geolocation Data
We collect your real-time location (GPS) to accurately track your walking or running routes. This may include background location access, if permitted.
b. Activity Data
We collect data from your device’s sensors and APIs to monitor physical activity, such as:
- Step count
- Walking/running distance
- Activity duration
c. Device & Usage Information
We may collect:
- Device model and OS version
- App version
- Logs of interactions (e.g., app features used)
We do not collect your name, email, or other personally identifying information unless you choose to provide it.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Track and display your physical activity
- Provide performance insights and trends
- Improve app features and stability
- Respond to technical issues or support inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for collecting and processing your data is:
- Your consent (when enabling location services or sensors)
- Performance of a contract (delivering core app functionality)
- Legitimate interests (app improvement and security)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our services (e.g., analytics, hosting), but only to the extent necessary and under confidentiality agreements.
We may also disclose data if required by law, regulation, or to protect the rights and safety of Steplio or others.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.
If you uninstall the app or stop using it, we may continue to retain minimal data (e.g., for analytics or legal compliance) for up to 180 days, after which it is permanently deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., stop sharing location)
- Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at team@steplio.app. We aim to respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption, limited access, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Steplio is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users through the app or by updating this page. Please review it periodically.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ukraine, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, contact us:
Steplio Team
Email: team@steplio.app