Introduction

In this privacy policy, Instingo ("we", "our", or "the company") explains its approach to the collection, processing, and use of personal data from users who access our website at www.instingo.de ("Website") or otherwise provide us with personal data (collectively referred to as "Users").

The competent supervisory authority under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision: Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision.

Types of Data Collected

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Device information such as IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Activity data, including step counts, calories burned, and workout activities such as cycling
• Health data, if authorized by the user, including:
• Step counter data
• Calories burned
• Movement and training data
• For challenge or support inquiries, we may also collect:
• Phone number
• Company name
• Inquiry details
• Documents containing personal data

Processing and Storage of Health Data

Instingo collects and processes health data only with the user's explicit consent. This data is used to facilitate our step challenges by converting activities into steps and providing rankings for users and teams.

The processing of this data is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA) and in collaboration with third-party platforms such as Google Fit, Apple Health, and Health Connect. Users can revoke their consent to data processing at any time in the app settings.

Data Storage

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our policies. The retention period depends on the nature of the data and legal requirements. Data that is no longer needed will be deleted.

Additional storage of activity and health data:

• We store step count data, calories burned, and other workout activities such as cycling as long as they are included as features in a challenge.
• Health data obtained from third-party services such as Google Fit or Apple Health is stored only if the user has explicitly consented.
• Once the data is no longer needed or a retention period expires, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

We reserve the right to correct, complete, or remove incomplete or inaccurate data at our discretion.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the user experience and optimize our services. These include:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that are stored on your device for a specific period to recognize returning visitors and save preferences.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external providers to provide analytics, advertisements, or content.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Last updated on March 10, 2021.