Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Build A Weight Tracking

Last Updated: December 19, 2024

Build A Weight Tracking ("Application," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data. By using Build A Weight Tracking, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account and Authentication Data

When you create an account with Build A Weight Tracking, we collect:

Email Address: Used for account creation, login, account recovery, and communication purposes.
Password: We do not store your actual password. Instead, we store a cryptographic hash of your password using industry-standard hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt, Argon2), which allows us to verify your identity without ever knowing your actual password.

1.2 Weight Tracking Data

The core functionality of Build A Weight Tracking involves collecting weight entries that you voluntarily submit, including:

Weight value (in pounds, kilograms, or your preferred unit);
Date of weigh-in;
Time of weigh-in;
Any optional notes or metadata you choose to associate with each entry.

This data is used to generate your weight progression graph, display your dashboard, and maintain your weight tracking history.

1.3 Usage and Analytics Data

We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with Build A Weight Tracking:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: Features accessed, frequency of use, actions taken within the Application, and engagement metrics.
Log Data: Server logs recording access times, page views, errors, and system performance.
Location Data: General geographic location inferred from IP address (not precise GPS location unless explicitly requested).

We use this information to improve the Application, understand user behavior, troubleshoot technical issues, and detect abuse or security vulnerabilities.

1.4 Cookies and Local Storage

Build A Weight Tracking uses cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that maintain your login session and allow us to remember your preferences during your visit.
Persistent Cookies: Long-term cookies that remember your preferences, language settings, and other user-specific information to personalize your experience across visits.
Local Storage: Browser-based storage used to cache Application data locally on your device for faster loading and offline functionality.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit certain Application features. We do not use cookies for tracking purposes beyond the Application itself.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account, authenticating your identity, and enabling login functionality.
Application Features: Storing, processing, and displaying your weight entries and generating your progress graphs and dashboard.
Communication: Sending you service-related notifications, account confirmations, password reset links, and important updates.
Improvement and Development: Analyzing usage patterns, identifying bugs, optimizing performance, and developing new features.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Detecting unauthorized access, preventing abuse, maintaining data integrity, and protecting against malicious activity.
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests.
Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries, resolving technical issues, and providing assistance.