Privacy Policy

Introduction

Coach Tempo ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered marathon training platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Running history and training preferences
• Race goals and target dates
• Communication with our AI coach

Strava Integration Data

When you connect your Strava account, we collect:

• Activity data (runs, distance, pace, duration)
• Athlete profile information (name, location, profile picture)
• Training statistics and performance metrics

OAuth Scopes

Our Strava integration requests the following OAuth scopes:

• activity:read_all - Read all your activities to analyze training history
• profile:read_all - Access your athlete profile information

We do not request write access to your Strava account and cannot create or modify activities on your behalf.

Google Sign-In & Calendar Integration

Coach Tempo offers Google Sign-In (SSO) for account creation and optional Google Calendar integration for training plan sync.

What We Collect:

• Google Sign-In: Your email address, name, and profile picture (used for account creation and identification)
• Google Calendar (Optional): Permission to create and manage calendar events in your selected calendar

OAuth Scopes We Request:

• userinfo.email - Your email address for account identification
• userinfo.profile - Your name and profile picture for personalization
• calendar.events - Create and manage calendar events for your training schedule (optional)

How We Use This Data:

• Account Creation: Your Google email and name are used to create your Coach Tempo account
• Training Schedule Sync: We create one calendar event per week containing your upcoming runs and workouts
• Event Content: Calendar events include workout details (distance, pace, type) and links back to Coach Tempo for full plan access
• No Reading Your Calendar: We do NOT read your existing calendar events - we only create new events for your training plan
• User Control: You can disconnect Google Calendar at any time through Settings, which will stop future event creation (existing events remain until you manually delete them)

Data Retention:

We store your Google email and profile information for as long as your account is active. Calendar events remain in your Google Calendar until you manually delete them or disconnect the integration. We do NOT store copies of your calendar data on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate personalized marathon and half-marathon training plans
• Provide AI-powered coaching recommendations and plan adjustments
• Track your training progress and visualize performance trends
• Automatically import and sync completed runs from Strava
• Sync your training schedule to Google Calendar (if connected)
• Send you training reminders and important updates
• Improve our service quality and user experience (we do not train AI models with your data)
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support

How We Use AI with Your Data

Coach Tempo uses third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT) to generate personalized training plans and coaching advice. Your Strava data is sent to these services as input context only for generating recommendations.

Important Clarifications

• No AI Model Training: We do NOT train AI models with your Strava data
• No Data Retention by AI Providers: AI providers process your data in real-time and do NOT retain it for training purposes
• Inference Only: Your data is never added to training datasets or used for model improvement
• Strava API Compliance: This approach fully complies with Strava's API Terms which restrict using data for AI model training
• Personal Use Only: AI-generated plans are created for you and visible only to you in your account

How AI Processing Works

Think of it like using a calculator: Your Strava running data (distance, pace, duration) goes in as input, the AI processes it to generate a personalized training plan, and that plan comes out. The AI doesn't "learn" from your numbers or store them for future training - it simply processes your unique data to give you a unique result.

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data Is Stored

Your data is securely stored using Supabase, a modern database platform built on PostgreSQL. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption protocols (AES-256 and TLS 1.3).

Security Measures

• Row Level Security (RLS) ensures you can only access your own data
• OAuth tokens for Strava and Google Calendar are stored encrypted in Supabase Vault
• Regular security audits and updates to our infrastructure
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• No storage of payment information (handled by third-party payment processors)

Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

• Service Providers: Supabase (database hosting), AI model providers (OpenAI/Anthropic for coaching features)
• Strava: Only when you explicitly authorize the connection to import your running data
• Google Calendar: Only when you explicitly authorize the connection to sync your training schedule
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your training data and history
• Revoke Access: Disconnect your Strava or Google Calendar accounts at any time through Settings
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (training reminders will continue)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@coachtempo.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law to retain certain information.

Children's Privacy

Coach Tempo is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. By using Coach Tempo, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Coach Tempo after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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