Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/12/2024

Advertease Technologies Ltd. (“Advertease,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our websites and mobile applications (the “Services”). It covers all digital platforms developed by Advertease, including our websites and sports integration apps. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We operate in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, ensuring that your rights and privacy are respected.

1. Types of Data We Collect

We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our Services. The data we collect includes:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
• Location Data: Geographic location information, especially as it relates to your sports activities (e.g., workout routes).
• Payment Information: Billing details like payment card information or transaction details.
• Sports Activity Data: Fitness and sports activities (e.g., workout details, steps, distance, heart rate), obtained from connected sports devices or apps like Garmin.

We collect this information only when you voluntarily provide it or when you grant us access through your device permissions. If you choose not to provide certain personal data, you may not be able to use some features of our Services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

1. Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate the integration between your sports device accounts (such as Garmin Connect) and Google Fit, allowing your sports activity data to be synchronized for tracking and analysis.
2. Account Creation and Management: To create and maintain your user account, verify your identity, and provide customer support.
3. Communications: To send you important notifications or updates about the Services, such as policy changes, security alerts, or responses to your inquiries. We may also use your contact information for marketing, but you can opt out at any time.
4. Payment Processing: To handle billing transactions or subscription fees.
5. Analytics and Improvements: To analyze usage of our websites and apps (through cookies or similar technologies) so we can improve functionality and user experience.

We will not use your personal data for purposes other than those stated above without obtaining your consent or unless otherwise required or permitted by law.

3. Data Processing and Integration with Third-Party Services

A core feature of our Service is the integration with third-party platforms to synchronize your fitness data. With your explicit authorization, our app accesses your data from Garmin Connect (the platform for your Garmin sports devices) and transfers that data to your Google Fit account. In practice, this means that when you connect your Garmin account to our app and grant permission, we fetch your sports activity data (such as workout summaries, step counts, or health metrics) from Garmin. We then pass this information into your Google Fit account so that all your fitness activities can be consolidated and tracked within Google Fit.

We do not use the transferred sports data for any other purpose, and we do not disclose it to any unauthorized third parties. All data transfers between Garmin Connect, our application, and Google Fit are handled using secure methods (see Security Measures below). You retain full control over this process, and you can revoke our app’s access to your Garmin or Google Fit data at any time.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and handle your personal data with care. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share or disclose your data in the following circumstances:

• With Your Google Fit Account: We share your sports activity data with your own Google Fit account, at your direction, to provide the integration service.
• Service Providers: We may share certain personal information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions necessary to operate our business, such as cloud hosting, payment processing, or analytics.
• Legal Requirements and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by law or when we believe it is necessary to investigate or enforce our terms.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the successor or new owner.

5. User Consent and Control

Your control over your personal data is a priority for us. We only access and process your data from third-party sources (like Garmin Connect) after you explicitly grant us permission. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Once revoked, we will no longer fetch new data from Garmin or send data to Google Fit.

Advertease fully complies with GDPR regulations regarding consent and data processing. We ensure that any personal data we handle has a valid legal basis and that your rights are upheld.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Some of our websites use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about how the Services are used. When you first visit our websites, you will be notified about our use of cookies, and where applicable, asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. If you disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

We may use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: To collect information about user interactions with our site.
• Advertising Cookies (if applicable): To deliver relevant ads to you.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we discover we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe a child under 18 may have provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Security Measures

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure:

• Encryption: We use SSL or TLS for data transmitted between your device and our servers.
• Secure Storage: Sensitive data is stored securely, often in encrypted form.
• Access Controls: We limit internal access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Testing and Updates: We keep our software and systems up to date and conduct security testing.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for our business purposes or as required by law. In general, user data is kept for up to one year. After one year, we securely delete or anonymize it, unless we must keep it longer to comply with legal obligations. If you request deletion of your data or close your account, we will also delete the associated information, subject to any legal requirements to retain certain data.

10. International Data Transfers

We operate globally, and your personal data may be transferred to countries with data protection laws that differ from those in your country. Whenever we transfer your data across borders, we take steps to ensure it remains protected in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct or update your personal data if it's inaccurate or incomplete.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, except where we must retain it by law.
• Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Object or Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, request to object or restrict data processing.
• Withdraw Consent: If we're processing your data based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin at advertease-tech.com.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:

Advertease Technologies Ltd.
Email: admin at advertease-tech.com

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date. If the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as by email or a notice on our website).

Your continued use of the Services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.