Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

 

This Privacy Policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within our mobile application (the "App") for iOS and Android.

 

ATLETICA Deutschland GmbH (the "Controller") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.

1.        Controller and Data Protection Contact

 

The party responsible for data processing (the "Controller") is:

ATLETICA Deutschland GmbH

Görresstr. 5, 55131 Mainz, Germany

E-Mail: service@atletica.de

 

Designation of a data protection officer:

External Data Protection Officer at ATLETICA Deutschland GmbH:

c/o TÜV SÜD Akademie GmbH

Westendstraße 160

80339 München

E-Mail: privacy@atletica.de

 

For any inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us at the email addresses above.

2.        Categories of Data and Legal Basis

 

We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

a.         Information Provided by You

1)        Account Data: When you create an account, we process your name and email address to set up and manage your user account, provide you with access to the App and communicate with you about your registration and use of the service. The legal basis for this processing is the performance of our contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

2)        Personal Fitness Profile: To create and provide your individual training plan, the App requires you to provide certain information during onboarding, including gender, age, height, weight, training experience, training goals, preferred muscle groups, available equipment, and intended training frequency. This information is mandatory and cannot be skipped, as it is necessary to set up your profile and generate the appropriate training program. Based on the height and weight you provide, the App automatically calculates your BMI and categorizes it. We use this information solely to determine the most suitable training program for you and do not use it for unrelated purposes. The legal basis for this processing is the performance of our contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR); to the extent that BMI calculation or categorization involves health-related data, the processing is based on your explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR).

3)        User-Generated Content (Optional): After workouts, you can optionally rate your session and add personal notes in the form of text, photos, or videos. We process this content to provide and improve the training experience and the optional features you actively choose to use (for example, to help you track your progress or reflect on individual sessions). The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR); where necessary to provide these optional features, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR may also apply.

Where your notes, photos or videos contain information that reveals or may reveal data concerning health, we process this content on the basis of your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, which you grant by voluntarily uploading such content and which you can withdraw at any time with effect for the future (for example, by deleting the content or contacting us).

4)        Search Functionality: When you use the inapp search, we process your search queries and your IP address to return relevant exercises and other content and to operate the search service securely. The legal basis for this processing is the necessity of the processing for the performance of our contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

b.        Automatically Collected Technical Data

1)        To ensure the stability and security of the App, we process certain technical information when you use it, such as your IP address (for a short period for security and diagnostics), your device’s operating system version and manufacturer, and crash reports (e.g. via Sentry).

 

The processing of these data is necessary to provide the app service and to ensure the proper functionality and security of the program. The legal bases for this processing are Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining the functionality and security of the app).

3.        App Permissions

 

To enable specific features, the App requires access to the following on your device:

·       Camera & Microphone: To record video or photo memos.

·       Photo Library: To upload existing media to your memos.

You can grant or revoke these permissions at any time via your device settings.

4.         Third-Party Service Providers (Data Processors)

 

We utilize trusted service providers who process data strictly according to our instructions:

 

Name of the processor

Purpose of processing

Processor Privacy Policy

Google Ireland Ltd. (Firebase)

Infrastructure, database hosting, and push notification delivery

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Functional Software Inc. (Sentry):

Real-time error monitoring and crash reporting

https://sentry.io/privacy/

 

The listed service providers act as data processors and process personal data solely on our documented instructions. All processors are legally bound by a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

 

International Transfers: Sentry is a globally operating company. Due to its international structure, personal data may be processed by Sentry affiliates located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

 

For transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Sentry ensures that appropriate safeguards in accordance with Chapter V GDPR are implemented:

a.         Where personal data is transferred to countries that benefit from an adequacy decision of the European Commission, such transfers are based on Art. 45 GDPR.

b.         For transfers involving access from the United States, Sentry relies on its certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

c.         For transfers to other third countries where no adequacy decision applies, Sentry implements Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as an appropriate safeguard pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR.

5.        Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Our mobile App does not use cookies. If you visit our associated website, we may use technically necessary cookies for basic operation (e.g., session management), which do not require consent under Section 25 TTDSG. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

6.        Automated Decision-Making (Profiling)

 

The App uses an algorithm to generate training programs based on your provided fitness metrics. This automated processing is necessary to provide the personalized service. This does not constitute automated individual decision-making with legal effects under Art. 22 GDPR; you have the right to obtain human intervention, express your point of view, and contest the logic of the program generated by contacting us.

7.        Data Retention and Deletion

 

We adhere to the principle of data minimization:

a.         Active Account & Fitness Data: Stored for as long as your account is active.

b.         Account Deletion: Upon using the in-app "Delete Account" feature, your personal data and media memos are purged from our active databases within 30 days.

c.         Technical Logs: Diagnostic logs in Firebase/Sentry are automatically deleted or anonymized after 90 days.

8.        Your Rights

 

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

a.         Access & Portability: Request a copy of your processed data.

b.         Rectification & Erasure: Correct inaccurate data or request deletion ("Right to be forgotten").

c.         Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for health data processing at any time by deleting your profile or account.

d.         Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

e.         Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Supervisory Authority. The competent authority for our office is: Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz, Mainz.

9.        Children’s Privacy

 

Our Service is not directed at persons under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that data promptly.

10.  Links to Other Sites

 

This Service may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites are not operated by us, and we have no control over their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11.  Data Security

 

We implement state-of-the-art security measures. All data transmission between the App and our servers is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS. Your media files (photos/videos) are stored in secure, access-controlled environments.