Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Calisthenics Hub ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
This policy applies to all information collected through our website (calisthenics-hub.com), mobile applications, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our Services.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, Calisthenics Hub is the "data controller" of your personal information collected through our Services.
Calisthenics Hub
Email: privacy@calisthenics-hub.com
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, fitness interests, social media links
- User Content: Photos, reviews, ratings, and comments you post about workout spots
- Contact Information: Name, email, and message content when you contact us
- Spot Submissions: Location data, descriptions, and photos of workout spots you add
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address; precise location only with your explicit consent
- Usage Data: Features used, search queries, interactions with the map and spots
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties:
- Social Login: If you sign in using Google or other providers, we receive your name, email, and profile picture
- OpenStreetMap: Public location data for workout spots
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To operate and maintain our platform, display workout spots, and enable community features
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
- Personalization: To personalize your experience, show relevant spots, and remember your preferences
- Communication: To send service updates, respond to inquiries, and (with consent) send promotional content
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and improve our Services
- Safety & Security: To detect fraud, enforce our terms, and protect users and the platform
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to provide our Services to you (e.g., creating your account, displaying spots you've saved)
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing (e.g., receiving marketing emails, sharing precise location)
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Services, preventing fraud, and ensuring security, where these interests do not override your rights
- Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Public Content: Reviews, ratings, photos, and spot submissions you post are publicly visible to other users
- Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety: We may share information to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and the public
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request
- User Content: Reviews and photos remain unless you delete them or request removal
- Contact Inquiries: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes
- Log Data: Typically retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
We may retain certain information longer if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
9. Your Privacy Rights
9.1 Rights for All Users
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
9.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights:
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion under certain circumstances
- Right to Restriction: Limit the processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your supervisory authority
9.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and disclosed
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Limit Use: Limit the use of sensitive personal information
To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at privacy@calisthenics-hub.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
9.4 Other Jurisdictions
Users in Brazil (LGPD), Canada (PIPEDA), Australia (Privacy Act), and other jurisdictions may have similar rights under their local privacy laws. We are committed to respecting your privacy rights regardless of your location.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@calisthenics-hub.com. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Transfers to countries with EU adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within our organization
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@calisthenics-hub.com
Contact Form: calisthenics-hub.com/contact
For GDPR-specific inquiries, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.