Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 November 2025

1. Introduction

FitBet is a challenge-based fitness platform where users compete in activity challenges using data from connected fitness services such as Strava. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

Account Information

  • FitBet name or display name

  • Email address

Connected Fitness Data

If you connect Strava, we may collect:

  • Strava Athlete ID

  • Activity duration

  • Heart rate minutes (e.g. minutes above 120bpm)

  • Timestamps of workouts

  • Workout category/type (basic)

We do not collect detailed health metrics, or sensitive medical information.

Payment Information

  • Processed securely by Stripe

  • FitBet does not store card details

Payout Information

If you win a prize, we may collect:

  • Bank account number

  • Sort code

This data is used only to send your prize and is deleted within 30 days of successful payment.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Score challenge performance

  • Generate leaderboards

  • Validate streaks and eligibility

  • Process entry fees

  • Pay out prizes

  • Detect fraud or manipulated fitness data

  • Maintain and improve the FitBet platform

We do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

4. Data Sharing and Display

We do not sell or share your personal data with external companies.

Some basic data (e.g., display name, daily score, streak status) may appear on challenge leaderboards.
You may use a nickname or initials if you prefer.

We do not display:

  • GPS locations

  • Raw heart-rate logs

  • Private workout details

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your data using secure third-party technologies that support the FitBet platform.
We protect this data using:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • OAuth-based authentication for Strava

  • Access controls to limit who can view your information

We do not store your payment card details.
Bank information used for prize payouts is securely deleted within 30 days.

6. Device Accuracy and Third-Party Data

FitBet relies on data from Strava and the devices connected to Strava (e.g. wearables, phones).

FitBet is not responsible for:

  • Missing, delayed, or inaccurate activity data

  • Device malfunctions

  • Incorrect HR readings or sensor failures

  • Sync issues between your device, Strava, or FitBet

  • Outages or data inconsistencies from third-party services

Participants are responsible for ensuring their devices are working correctly and syncing properly during the challenge.

7. Your Rights

You may:

  • Disconnect your Strava account

  • Request access to your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Update the name displayed on leaderboards

  • Ask questions about how your data is used

Contact: admin@joinfitbet.com

8. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact:

📩 admin@joinfitbet.com

📲 Instagram: @fitbet.challenge