Privacy Policy
This policy explains how BeFitMe collects, uses, and protects your data on the website and BeFitMe Watch app.
BeFitMe collects information required to support research-related activity tracking and study administration. This Privacy Policy describes what data may be collected, how it is used, and how to contact us with questions.
Information We Collect
- Study or enrollee identifiers entered by authorized study personnel.
- Apple Watch device identifiers assigned during provisioning.
- HealthKit and activity data authorized by the user, such as step count, walking distance, walking speed, flights climbed, exercise minutes, and heart rate variability.
- Survey, gait, grip strength, or other study-related measurements entered through the website.
- Technical information needed to operate the app and website, such as timestamps, upload status, and error logs.
How We Use Information
Information is used only for app operation, research data collection, troubleshooting, quality control, and study administration. BeFitMe does not use collected data for advertising or marketing.
HealthKit Data
HealthKit data is accessed only after permission is granted on Apple Watch or iPhone. It is used for the intended research and app functionality only. BeFitMe does not sell HealthKit data or use it for advertising.
Data Sharing
Data may be available to authorized study personnel, app administrators, and technical service providers who support secure operation. Data may also be used by the research team according to the applicable study protocol and consent process.
Data Storage and Security
Data may be stored locally on Apple Watch and uploaded to a secure cloud database. Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to protect the data. No system can guarantee absolute security.
User Choices and Permissions
Health permissions can be changed in Apple Health settings. Notifications can be managed in Apple Watch notification settings. Removing permissions may limit app functionality or prevent complete study data collection.
Data Retention
Study data may be retained as required for research, regulatory, operational, and recordkeeping purposes. Retention periods may depend on the applicable study protocol, institutional requirements, and legal obligations.
Children
BeFitMe is not intended for use by children unless specifically allowed under an approved study protocol and consent process.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The effective date below will be updated when changes are made.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or BeFitMe, contact: