PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: [December 30, 2026]
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the HappyWalk app ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information. It applies to your use of the HappyWalk mobile application (the "App") and its related services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
By downloading, accessing, or using the HappyWalk App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize your experience with HappyWalk.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
l Health Data Permission: To track your walking steps, distance, and related fitness metrics, HappyWalk can request your permission to read data from Apple HealthKit. Important: We only use this health data within the HappyWalk App to display your activity, calculate trends, and help you meet your walking goals. We do not sell this data, use it for advertising, or share it with third-party advertisers or data brokers. You can revoke this access at any time in your iPhone's "Settings" under "Privacy" > "Health" > HappyWalk.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain technical data that does not directly identify you, such as:
l Device information (model, operating system version).
l App performance data and crash logs (to fix bugs).
l General usage information (feature interaction, session length).
l Anonymized analytics identifiers (like Apple's IDFA, which you can manage in your device settings).
2.3 Purposes of Using Your Information
We use the collected information to:
l Operate, maintain, and provide the core features of the HappyWalk App.
l Troubleshoot issues and improve App performance and reliability.
l Understand how features are used to guide future updates.
l Ensure the security and integrity of the App.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information under the following circumstances:
l Service Providers: We may share non-personal, technical data with third-party companies that provide services specifically for HappyWalk, such as cloud hosting, analytics tools, and customer support platforms. These partners are contractually obligated to handle data securely and only for the purpose of supporting our App.
l Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of us, our users, or others.
l Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that deal, and we will notify you via the App or email.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the App, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Health data from Apple HealthKit is processed in real-time and we do not store a separate long-term copy on our servers unless it is anonymized and aggregated.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You can manage your health data permissions directly through your iOS device settings.
To exercise other rights, please contact us at huanghz369@hotmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
7. International Users
HappyWalk is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located.
8. Children's Privacy
HappyWalk is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted within the HappyWalk App. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Your continued use of HappyWalk after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: huanghz369@hotmail.com
App Name: HappyWalk