Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026

Kitae ("we", "our", or "the app") is a fitness tracking application for iOS. This Privacy Policy explains what information is handled by the app, how it is used, and the choices you have.

1. Data We Handle

Account and Profile Information

  • iCloud account status — Kitae uses your signed-in Apple iCloud account to enable private CloudKit sync. We do not collect or store your iCloud password.
  • Profile information — first name, username, onboarding state, and app preferences you choose to save.
  • Sign in with Apple — may be used during onboarding to help fill in your name. It is not the primary account system for the app.

Workout and Fitness Data

  • Strength workouts — exercises, sets, reps, weights, duration, rest timers, notes, templates, supersets, custom exercises, bars, plates, and personal records.
  • Cardio sessions — activity type, distance, duration, pace, elevation, splits, indoor/outdoor state, route points, and session notes.
  • Analytics and summaries — progress, training history, recovery, weekly recaps, route matches, and other calculations derived from your workout data.

Location, Motion, and Health Data

  • Location — GPS route coordinates and related route data are collected only while you are tracking an outdoor cardio session. Background location is used only to keep recording an active outdoor workout when the app is not in the foreground.
  • Motion and fitness — step count, cadence estimates, and movement signals may be used during workouts when you grant permission.
  • Apple Health — with your permission, Kitae can read health and workout data such as heart rate, steps, energy, distance, and workouts, and can write completed workouts back to Apple Health.

Feedback Content

If you use the in-app feedback board, we collect the feedback posts, comments, votes, display name, timestamps, and a user identifier needed to show, moderate, and prevent abuse of feedback. Feedback posts and comments may be visible to other Kitae users.

2. How We Use Data

  • To log workouts, track cardio sessions, and show your training history.
  • To sync your data across your devices using Apple CloudKit.
  • To calculate personal records, analytics, recovery, weekly recaps, route maps, and similar app features.
  • To integrate with Apple Health when you grant permission.
  • To provide offline functionality through a local on-device cache.
  • To operate the feedback board if you choose to use it.

We do not sell your personal data, use it for advertising, or use it for third-party ad tracking.

3. Storage and Sync

  • On device — Kitae stores app data locally in the app sandbox so the app can work offline. Local data is protected by iOS device protections.
  • iCloud / CloudKit — your core app data is synced through Apple CloudKit in your private iCloud database. Apple provides the infrastructure for this sync.
  • Apple Health — HealthKit data is controlled through Apple Health permissions. Kitae may store identifiers and copied workout fields needed to avoid duplicates and show your history.
  • Feedback — feedback board content is stored in Convex so it can be shared with the developer and displayed in the app.

4. Third-Party Services

Apple iCloud, CloudKit, HealthKit, and TestFlight

Kitae relies on Apple services for iCloud account status, private CloudKit sync, Apple Health integration, push notifications, widgets, and TestFlight distribution. Apple's handling of data is governed by Apple's own terms and privacy policies.

Convex

We use Convex for the in-app feedback board and related ancillary services. Core workout, profile, template, and cardio sync is handled by CloudKit, not Convex.

Mapbox

We use Mapbox to render maps and route replay views. When map views are used, Mapbox may receive technical information necessary to load maps, such as IP address, device/app information, and map tile requests.

No Advertising Analytics

Kitae does not include third-party advertising SDKs and does not use third-party analytics SDKs for behavioral advertising.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data is shared only as needed to operate the app through the services described above, when you choose to submit feedback, when required by law, or with your consent.

6. Your Choices and Controls

  • You can edit or delete workouts, templates, custom exercises, and profile information in the app.
  • You can revoke Health, Location, Motion, and Notification permissions in iOS Settings.
  • You can delete app data from iCloud through the app or through Apple's iCloud storage controls.
  • You can uninstall the app to remove local app data from your device.
  • You can contact us to request help with data questions or deletion.

7. Data Retention

Workout and app data is retained while it remains in your local app storage or private iCloud database. Feedback content may remain until deleted or moderated. Local cached data is removed when you delete the app from your device.

8. Children's Privacy

Kitae is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate changes by updating the date at the top of this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support@kitae.app.