PRIVACY POLICY

Skofit – Your Smart Health & Fitness Companion

Effective Date: january 2026
Last Updated: january 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Skofit ("we," "our," or "us"). We understand that your health information is deeply personal and sensitive. This Privacy Policy has been carefully crafted to provide you with complete transparency about how we handle your data.

What This Policy Covers: This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use the Skofit mobile application (the "App") and the Skofit hand band device (the "Device"). We want you to understand exactly what happens to your data from the moment you create an account to when you use our health-tracking features.

Your Agreement: By downloading, installing, or using Skofit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the App immediately and delete it from your device.

Our Commitment: We are committed to:

Protecting your privacy is our top priority
Being transparent about our data practices
Giving you control over your personal health information
Complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations
Never selling your personal health data to third parties

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various types of information to provide you with accurate health tracking and personalized insights. Here's a detailed breakdown:

2.1 Health and Fitness Data

Vital Health Metrics:

Heart Rate Data: We continuously monitor your heart rate throughout the day and during specific activities. This includes resting heart rate, active heart rate, and heart rate variability. The Device measures your heart rate using optical sensors that detect blood flow through your skin.
Blood Pressure: When you initiate a blood pressure measurement, we record both systolic and diastolic readings. These measurements help you track cardiovascular health trends over time.
Blood Oxygen Levels (SpO2): We measure the oxygen saturation in your blood, which indicates how well oxygen is being distributed throughout your body. This is particularly useful for monitoring respiratory health and sleep quality.

Sleep Data:

Sleep Duration: Total time spent sleeping each night, including time to fall asleep and wake-up time
Sleep Stages: We analyze your sleep patterns to identify light sleep, deep sleep, REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, and periods of wakefulness
Sleep Environment Data: Movement patterns and heart rate changes during sleep that help us assess sleep quality

Activity and Exercise Data:

Step Count: Total number of steps taken daily, tracked through motion sensors in the Device
Calories Burned: Estimated based on your activity level, personal metrics (age, weight, height), and heart rate data
Exercise Sessions: When you manually start a workout, we track duration, intensity, type of exercise, and performance metrics
Sedentary Time: Periods of inactivity to help you understand your movement pattern

2.2 Device and Technical Information

What We Collect:

Bluetooth Connection Data:

BLE Pairing Information: Details about when and how your phone connects to your hand band via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology
Connection Quality Metrics: Signal strength, connection stability, frequency of disconnections, and sync success rates
Sync Logs: Timestamps and status of data synchronization between your Device and App
Device Discovery Information: When the App searches for nearby Skofit devices to pair with

App Usage Data:

Feature Usage: Which features you access most frequently (dashboard, sleep analysis, activity tracking, etc)
Crash Reports: Technical diagnostic information if the App experiences errors or crashes
Performance Data: App loading times, response speeds, and technical performance metrics

2.3 Account Information

What We Collect:

User Profile Information:

Name: Your first and last name to personalize your experience
Email Address: Used for account creation, login, password recovery, and important communications
Date of Birth: Helps us provide age-appropriate health insights and calculate more accurate calorie burn estimates
Gender: Used to personalize health recommendations and improve the accuracy of certain health metrics
Profile Picture: Optional photo you may upload to personalize your account

Account Settings:

Unit Preferences: Imperial or Metric Measurements
Privacy Settings: Your choices about data sharing and visibility
Notification Preferences: Which alerts and reminders you want to receive

2.4 Information You Provide Voluntarily

What We Collect:

Manual Data Entries:

Health Logs: Any health information you manually input, such as water intake, meals, medications, or symptoms
Notes and Journal Entries: Personal observations about your health, mood, or activities
Goals and Milestones: Personal wellness objectives you define
Medical Conditions: Information about pre-existing conditions, allergies, or health concerns you choose to share (completely optional)

Preferences and Customizations:

Notification Schedules: Times when you want to receive reminders (e.g., bedtime reminders, hydration alerts, movement prompts)
Health Goal Targets: Specific numbers for steps, sleep hours, calories, etc.

Support Communications:

Customer Service Inquiries: Questions, concerns, or issues you report to our support team
Feedback and Surveys: Your opinions about the App, feature requests, or satisfaction ratings
Bug Reports: Descriptions of technical problems you encounter
Screenshots or Screen Recordings: Visual information you provide to help us understand issues

Why We Collect This: Voluntary information helps us provide better customer support, understand your unique health journey, customize the App to your specific needs, improve our services based on your feedback, and resolve any issues you experience.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information responsibly and only for purposes that benefit your health tracking experience. Here's a detailed explanation:

3.1 App Improvement and Analytics

Performance Monitoring:

We analyze technical data to understand how quickly the App loads on different devices, which features cause crashes or errors, connection stability between phones and hand bands, and battery consumption patterns.
This helps us identify and fix bugs, optimize code for better performance, and ensure compatibility with various phone models and operating systems.

User Experience Research:

We study how users navigate through the App to understand: which features are most popular and valuable, where users encounter confusion or difficulty, which workflows are intuitive versus problematic, and what features are rarely used and might need redesign.
This research is conducted using aggregated, anonymized data - we look at patterns across all users, not individual behavior.

Feature Development:

Usage patterns inform our product roadmap. If many users frequently access sleep analysis, we might prioritize more advanced sleep features. If few users engage with a particular feature, we might reconsider its design or placement.
We test new features with small user groups before wider release, analyzing feedback and metrics to refine functionality.

Accuracy Improvements:

We continuously work to improve the accuracy of health tracking by: analyzing patterns in sensor data, comparing algorithm outputs against known benchmarks, identifying factors that affect measurement quality, and updating calculation methods as we learn more.
Your anonymized data may contribute to research that improves tracking accuracy for all users.

3.2 Communication with You

Account and Service Communications:

Essential Notifications: We send important messages about your account, such as successful registration confirmation, password reset instructions, account security alerts (unusual login attempts), changes to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, and service interruptions or maintenance schedules.
Transactional Emails: Confirmations of actions you have taken, like changing settings, exporting data, or deleting information.
These communications are essential to the service and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account.

Customer Support:

When you contact us with questions or problems, we use your information to understand your issue in context, access your account details (with proper authentication), troubleshoot technical problems, provide personalized assistance, and follow up to ensure resolution.
Support interactions may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.

Product Updates and Feature Announcements:

With your consent, we may inform you about new features added to the App, updates that improve functionality or security, tips for getting more value from Skofit, and seasonal health challenges or campaigns.
You can opt out of these promotional communications at any time while still receiving essential account emails.

Health and Wellness Content:

We may send educational content about: general health and fitness topics, tips for better sleep or more activity, seasonal health advice (e.g., staying active in winter), and explanations of your health metrics.
This content is educational, not medical advice, and can be disabled in settings.

3.3 Legal Compliance and Safety

Regulatory Compliance:

We process your data as necessary to comply with Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology Rules, 2011, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and other applicable regulations.
We maintain documentation and implement safeguards required by these laws.

Security and Fraud Prevention:

We monitor for suspicious activity such as unusual login patterns that might indicate account compromise, multiple failed login attempts suggesting hacking attempts, data access patterns inconsistent with normal use, and attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the App or system.
Security measures include automated systems that flag anomalies and manual review when necessary.

Legal Obligations:

We may process your data when required by law, such as responding to valid subpoenas or court orders, cooperating with law enforcement in legitimate investigations, reporting information as required by health regulations, and participating in audits by regulatory authorities.
We carefully review all legal requests and only provide the minimum information legally required.

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Your health data security is paramount. Here is exactly how we protect your information:

4.1 Where Your Data is Stored

Local Storage on Your Device:
1. Primary Storage Location: Most of your health data is stored directly on your smartphone or tablet in a secure, encrypted database that only the Skofit App can access.
2. Why Local Storage: This approach ensures your data is immediately available even without an internet connection, faster access to your information, reduced dependency on external servers, and enhanced privacy since data stays on your device.
3. Local Encryption: Even on your device, data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols. This means if someone gains physical access to your phone, they cannot read your Skofit data without proper authentication.
4. Storage Space: Health data is lightweight, typically just a few megabytes, even with months of tracking history.
Hand Band Device Storage:
1. Temporary Storage: Your Skofit hand band stores recent health data temporarily (typically the last 7-14 days, depending on storage capacity).
2. Purpose: This temporary storage ensures you don't lose data if your phone is out of range. When reconnected, the Device syncs all stored data to your phone.
3. Device Security: Data on the Device is also encrypted and protected by secure pairing - only your authenticated phone can access it.
4. Data Deletion: When the Device's storage fills up, the oldest data is automatically deleted after successful sync to your phone.
Access Controls and Authentication:
1. Multi-Layer Authentication: Account access requires your email/username and password combination.
2. Internal Access Restrictions:
  1. Only essential personnel have access to systems containing user data, and access is granted on a "need-to-know" basis.
  2. All internal access is logged, monitored, and regularly audited.
  3. Employees undergo background checks and sign strict confidentiality agreements.
  4. Access credentials are regularly reviewed and revoked when no longer necessary.
3. Session Management:
  1. Active sessions automatically expire after periods of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access if you leave your phone unlocked.
  2. You can remotely log out of all devices from account settings.
  3. We maintain logs of active sessions so you can see where you're logged in.
Secure Bluetooth Pairing:
1. Pairing Process: When you first connect your hand band to the App, a secure pairing process establishes encrypted communication.
2. Unique Pairing Keys: Each Device-phone pair uses unique cryptographic keys that are never shared with other devices.
3. Protection Against Eavesdropping: BLE security prevents nearby Bluetooth devices from intercepting your health data.
4. Verification: The App verifies the Device's authenticity to protect against counterfeit devices attempting to capture data.
Incident Response:
1. Monitoring: Our security team monitors systems 24/7 for potential breaches or anomalies.
2. Response Plan: We maintain a detailed incident response plan that outlines steps to take if a security breach occurs.
3. User Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws, typically within 72 hours of discovery.
4. Remediation: We will take immediate action to contain breaches, assess impact, and implement fixes to prevent recurrence.

4.3 Data Retention: How Long Do We Keep Your Data

Active Accounts:
1. Account Information: Your profile, settings, and preferences are maintained throughout your account lifetime.
2. Activity Logs: Technical logs (like sync history) are typically retained for 90 days for troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted.
Account Deletion:
1. User-Initiated Deletion: You can delete your account at any time from the App settings or by contacting support.
2. Deletion Process: Within 30 days of account deletion request, we permanently remove: all personal health data, account information and profile details, preferences and settings, sync and activity logs, and backup data from cloud servers.
3. Irreversible Process: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. We recommend exporting your data before deleting your account if you want to keep records.
4. Legal Retention: In rare cases, we may retain certain information for longer if required by law (e.g., financial records for tax purposes, data related to legal disputes).
Inactive Accounts:
1. Definition: If you don't log in for an extended period (typically 24-36 months), your account may be considered inactive.
2. Notification: Before taking action, we'll send emails to your registered address warning that your account is inactive.
3. Grace Period: You'll have at least 90 days to log in and keep your account active.
4. Deletion: If there's no response, we may delete inactive accounts to free up resources and reduce unnecessary data storage, following the same deletion process described above.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements:
1. We comply with data retention requirements in various jurisdictions, which may mandate minimum or maximum retention periods for certain types of data.
2. Health data retention follows medical record standards where applicable.

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We want to be completely transparent about when and why we might share your information. Your trust is important to us.

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Absolute Commitment:
1. We have never sold personal health information to third parties.
2. We will never sell your personal health information to third parties in the future.
3. We do not allow third parties to use your health data for their own advertising or marketing purposes.
4. We do not participate in data broker arrangements where your information would be sold or traded.
What This Means:
1. Your health data is yours alone. We don't profit by selling it to insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, advertisers, data aggregators, or any other third parties.
2. We are committed to this principle regardless of business opportunities that might arise.

5.2 Limited Data Sharing

We share your information only in specific, limited circumstances where it benefits you or is legally required:

With Your Explicit Consent:

Healthcare Provider Sharing:
1. You may want to share your health data with your doctor, physical therapist, nutritionist, or other healthcare providers.
2. How It Works: You can share your health information only verbally.
3. Alternative: Some healthcare systems may integrate directly with Skofit. If you authorize such integration, your data can automatically sync to your medical records.
4. Your Control: You decide what data to share, when to share it, and can stop sharing at any time.
Family and Friends Sharing:
1. You may choose to share certain health achievements or progress with family members or friends for motivation and support.
2. What Can Be Shared: Typically, achievements, workout summaries, or progress toward goals - never raw health metrics without your explicit permission.
3. Social Features: If we offer social features, you control your visibility and can choose between private, friends-only, or public settings for different data types.

5.3 Legal Requirements and Court Orders

We may be legally compelled to share information in specific circumstances:

A. Valid Legal Process:

Subpoenas: Court orders requiring us to produce information in legal proceedings.
Search Warrants: Law enforcement requests backed by judicial authorization.
Court Orders: Direct orders from judges in civil or criminal cases.
Regulatory Requests: Demands from health regulators or data protection authorities within their jurisdiction.

B. Our Response Process:

We carefully review every legal request to ensure it is valid and properly authorized.
We provide only the minimum information legally required.
We challenge overly broad or inappropriate requests when possible.
Where legally permissible, we notify affected users before complying with requests so they can seek legal counsel.
We publish transparency reports [if applicable] disclosing the number and types of legal requests we receive.

A. Preventing Harm:

If we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to prevent imminent physical harm to someone, we may share relevant information with law enforcement or emergency services.
Example: If a user's health data suggests a medical emergency and they're unresponsive, we may share information to facilitate emergency response.

B. Protecting Our Rights:

If necessary to protect Skofit's legal rights, such as enforcing our Terms of Service, defending against legal claims, protecting our intellectual property, or investigating Terms of Service violations.

C. Fraud Prevention:

Sharing information with fraud detection services to prevent account takeovers, payment fraud, or other malicious activities.
This involves primarily technical data (IP addresses, device IDs), not health data.

D. Business Transfers: If Skofit is acquired by another company, merges with another business, or sells substantially all of its assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Your Protections:

We will notify you via email and a prominent app notice before any such transfer occurs.
The new entity must continue to honor this Privacy Policy for data collected prior to the transfer.
You will have the option to delete your account and data before the transfer is completed if you don't wish your information to be transferred.
If the new entity plans to use your data in materially different ways, it must obtain your consent or allow you to opt out.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have significant control over your personal information. Here's everything you can do:

6.1 Access and Control Your Data

Right to Update Information:

What It Means: You can correct inaccurate information or update outdated details at any time.
How to Exercise:
1. Profile information: Settings → Account → Edit Profile
2. Health data: Tap any health metric to view details and make corrections
3. Goals and preferences: Settings → Goals or Settings → Preferences
Instant Updates: Changes take effect immediately in the App.
Historical Data: You can edit past entries if you discover errors (e.g., incorrect weight entry from last week).

7. Right to Delete Data

What It Means: You can permanently delete your account and all associated data.
How to Exercise:
1. Email: Contact support at smritycs@secretary.skoegle.com with subject "Account Deletion Request"
Confirmation Process: We will ask you to confirm your decision to prevent accidental deletions.
Deletion Timeline: Complete data deletion occurs within 30 days, though your account becomes inaccessible immediately.
What Gets Deleted: Everything - account information, health data, preferences, sync history, cloud backups, and connections to third-party services.

8. Right to Rectification

What It Means: If data about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.
How It Works: This is similar to the update right but specifically addresses situations where incorrect data may have been collected due to technical errors.
Our Responsibility: If we discover inaccuracies in the data we collected, we proactively correct them and notify you.

7. BLUETOOTH (BLE) AND DEVICE PERMISSIONS

7.1 Bluetooth Permission and Usage

Why Bluetooth Access is Required: The Skofit App fundamentally depends on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to communicate with your hand band. Without Bluetooth access, the core functionality of the App cannot work.

What We Do With Bluetooth:

Device Discovery and Pairing:
1. When you open the App for the first time, it scans for nearby Skofit hand bands to pair with.
2. The scanning process detects Bluetooth devices broadcasting the Skofit signature.
3. You select your specific device from discovered options.
4. A secure pairing process establishes encrypted communication between your phone and hand band.
Real-Time Data Synchronization:
1. Once paired, your hand band continuously or periodically transmits health data to your phone via Bluetooth.
2. Heart rate, steps, sleep data, and other metrics are transferred automatically when devices are in range.
3. Synchronization happens in the background, so your data stays current without manual intervention.
Device Management:
1. Check the hand band battery level.
2. Update hand band firmware when improvements are available.
3. Adjust device settings (display brightness, notification vibration patterns).
4. Monitor connection status and signal strength.
What We DON'T Do With Bluetooth:
1. We do not scan for or connect to non-Skofit Bluetooth devices.
2. We do not access data from your Bluetooth headphones, speakers, car systems, or other paired devices.
3. We do not track your location using Bluetooth beacons or proximity to other Bluetooth devices.
4. We do not use Bluetooth to communicate with other apps on your phone.
Bluetooth Privacy and Security:
1. Encrypted Communication: All data transmitted via Bluetooth is encrypted using BLE security features.
2. Pairing Authentication: Only your authenticated phone can connect to your hand band after initial pairing.
3. Range Limitation: Bluetooth works only within approximately 10 meters (30 feet), limiting exposure.
4. No Internet Requirement: Bluetooth sync works offline; data isn't transmitted over the internet during sync.
Managing Bluetooth Permission:
1. Android: Settings → Apps → Skofit → Permissions → Nearby Devices/Bluetooth → Allow
2. Revoking Permission: If you revoke Bluetooth access, the App cannot sync with your hand band, but you can still view previously synced data on your phone.

7.2 Other Device Permissions

The App may request additional permissions to provide full functionality. Here's what each permission does and why we need it:

Location Permission:

Why We Request It:
1. Bluetooth on Android: Android requires location permission for Bluetooth scanning (this is an Android system requirement, not our choice).
Privacy Options:
1. "While Using App": GPS tracks only during active workout sessions (recommended).
2. "Always": Enables background GPS for automatic workout detection (optional, uses more battery).
3. "Never": No GPS features, but all other app functionality works normally.
You Can Disable It If: You don't use GPS-based activity tracking or prefer indoor workouts only.

Storage Permission:

Why We Request It:
1. To save exported health data files to your device storage.
2. To store profile pictures locally.
3. To cache data for faster app loading and offline access.
How We Use It:
1. Writing files only to app-specific directories.
2. Storing only Skofit-related data, never accessing your photos, documents, or other apps' files.
3. Reading only files you explicitly select (when importing data or choosing profile pictures).
What We Don't Do:
1. We don't scan your entire phone storage.
2. We don't access personal photos, videos, or documents without your explicit selection.
3. We don't upload your files to our servers unless you specifically request it (like selecting a photo for your profile).

Camera Permission:

Why We Request It:
1. To take or select profile pictures.
2. To scan QR codes for quick device pairing (some hand band models).
3. Potential future feature: Scanning food barcodes for nutrition tracking (if we add this feature).
How We Use It:
1. Only when you tap "Take Photo" or "Scan QR Code."
2. Camera activates only during these specific actions, not running in the background.
3. Photos are processed locally on your device.
You Can Disable It If: You don't want a profile picture or prefer manual device pairing without QR codes.

Notifications Permission:

Why We Request It:
1. To send health alerts (unusual heart rate, irregular sleep patterns).
2. To remind you to move, hydrate, or go to bed.
3. To celebrate when you reach goals or complete challenges.
4. To alert you about device issues (low battery, lost connection).
How We Use It:
1. Sending notifications based on your health data and preferences.
2. Respecting quiet hours and frequency limits you set.
3. Never sending spam or excessive notifications.
Granular Control:
1. Enable only specific notification types.
2. Set schedules for when notifications can appear.
3. Adjust frequency from real-time to daily summaries.
You Can Disable It If: You prefer checking the app manually rather than receiving proactive alerts.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

A. External Websites and Services: The Skofit App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or apps. This might include:

Links to health articles or research studies
Integrations with fitness apps or health platforms
Social media sharing buttons
Customer support portals
Payment processors (for premium features)

B. We Are Not Responsible For:

Privacy practices of these third-party services
Content accuracy on linked websites
Security of data you share with third parties
Terms of service of external services
Business practices of integrated apps

A. Your Responsibility:

Read Privacy Policies: Before using any third-party service linked from or integrated with Skofit, review their privacy policy carefully.
Understand Data Sharing: When you authorize integration with third-party apps (like Apple Health or Google Fit), understand what data will be shared and how they'll use it.
Manage Connections: Regularly review and revoke access to third-party integrations you no longer use (Settings → Connected Apps).

B. Third-Party Responsibilities:

Once your data is shared with a third-party app, it becomes subject to their privacy policy and practices.
We have no control over how they use, store, or protect your data.
We are not liable for their privacy violations or data breaches.
If you have concerns about a third-party app, contact them directly or revoke the integration.

C. Social Media Sharing:

If we offer social sharing features (e.g., sharing workout achievements on Facebook), these are optional.
Sharing posts your data to the social platform according to your privacy settings on that platform.
We recommend reviewing what you're sharing before posting publicly.

D. Our Due Diligence:

We carefully vet third-party services before integrating them.
We require partners to meet minimum security and privacy standards.
We regularly review partnerships to ensure continued compliance.
We terminate relationships with partners who violate user privacy.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

A. Policy Updates: Privacy laws, technology, and our services evolve over time. We may need to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect these changes.

Types of Changes We Might Make:

B. Minor Updates:

Clarifying existing language for better understanding
Adding examples to explain practices
Correcting typos or formatting
Updating contact information
Adding new service provider names (when they perform the same functions as previous providers)

C. Material Changes:

Collecting new types of data
Using data for significantly different purposes
Sharing data with new categories of third parties
Changing data retention periods
Reducing user privacy protections
Changing data storage locations

D. How We Notify You:

We update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
The new policy is posted within the App and on our website.
A complete version of history is available upon request.

E. For Material Changes:

Email Notification: We send a notice to your registered email address at least 30 days before changes take effect.
In-App Notification: A prominent banner appears when you open the App, explaining the key changes.
Acceptance Requirement: For significant changes, we may require you to review and accept the new policy before continuing to use the App.
Opt-Out Option: If you disagree with material changes, you can delete your account before they take effect, and the old policy will govern your data's deletion.

F. Your Rights Upon Policy Changes:

Review Period: You have at least 30 days to review material changes before they take effect.
Ask Questions: Contact us at smritycs@secretary.skoegle.com if anything is unclear.
Object: If you don't agree with changes, you can delete your account and export your data first.
Continued Use: By continuing to use Skofit after changes take effect, you accept the updated policy.

F. Version History:

We maintain a record of all policy versions.
Request previous versions by emailing legal@skoegle.in with the subject "Privacy Policy History."
We'll provide dated versions so you can see exactly what changed and when.

G. Frequency of Updates:

We review this policy at least annually.
We update it as needed when services change, or new laws take effect.
Most years see 1-3 updates, though only some are material changes requiring notification.

H. Yours Responsibility:

Review this policy periodically, especially the "Last Updated" date.
Read notification emails about policy changes.
Contact us with questions before material changes take effect if you have concerns.

10. Consent and acknowledgment

By using Skofit, you acknowledge and agree that:

You Have Read This Policy: You have carefully read and understood this Privacy Policy in its entirety.
You Understand Data Collection: You understand what information we collect, how we collect it, and why we collect it.
You Understand Data Use: You understand how we use, store, and protect your health data.
You Consent to Processing: You consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this policy.
You Understand Your Rights: You are aware of your privacy rights and how to exercise them.
You Can Withdraw Consent: You understand that you can withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or disabling specific features.

A. Voluntary Use:

Use of Skofit is entirely voluntary.
You are not obligated to use the App or provide health data.
You can discontinue use and delete your account at any time.

B. Informed Consent for Sensitive Data:

You specifically acknowledge and consent to our collection and processing of sensitive personal information, including:
1. Biometric health data (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels)
2. Sleep patterns and sleep quality information
3. Physical activity and exercise data
4. Location data (if you enable GPS tracking)
5. Other health metrics tracked by the App and Device

C. Purpose Limitation: You understand that we collect and process this sensitive health data solely for the purposes described in this policy:

Providing health and fitness tracking services
Generating personalized health insights
Improving app functionality and accuracy
Ensuring security and preventing fraud

D. Updates and Continued Use:

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically
Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of changes
Material changes will be communicated to you in advance
You can review the current policy anytime at https://www.skoegle.in or in the App

E. Questions or Concerns:

Contact us at smritycs@secretary.skoegle.com before using the App
We're happy to clarify any points or address concerns
You should not use Skofit if you do not agree with this Privacy Policy

F. Effective Agreement: This Privacy Policy becomes effective and binding when you:

Create a Skofit account
First, use the Skofit App
Pair a Skofit device with your smartphone
Explicitly accept an updated Privacy Policy

11. FINAL PROVISIONS

Severability: If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable and valid, or if that is not possible, it shall be severed from this policy. The remainder of the policy will continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any rights or provision of this Privacy Policy will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of this Privacy Policy will be effective only if in writing and signed by authorized representatives.
Entire Agreement: This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Skofit regarding privacy and data protection, and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.
Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. However, your statutory rights under local data protection laws remain unaffected.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions in our Terms of Service.
Assignment: We may assign or transfer this Privacy Policy and our rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without restriction. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under this policy without our prior written consent.
Survival: Provisions of this Privacy Policy that by their nature should survive termination of your account (such as data retention, limitation of liability, and governing law) will survive such termination.

Interpretation:

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation
Use of "including" or "such as" means "including but not limited to"
Singular terms include plural and vice versa where context requires
"We," "us," and "our" refer to Skofit and its affiliated entities
"You" and "your" refer to the user of the App

Translation: This Privacy Policy may be translated into other languages for convenience. In case of conflicts between the English version and translated versions, the English version shall prevail to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Contact for Legal Notices: Legal notices regarding this Privacy Policy should be sent to: Legal Department Skoegle IoT Innovations Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, having its registered office at #52/2, 2nd Main Rd, Vyalikaval, Lower Palace orchards, Malleshwara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003, India, Bangalore, India. Mail atlegal@skoegle.in

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Before using Skofit, please ensure you understand:

What data we collect: Health metrics, activity data, account information, and technical data
Why we collect it: To provide health tracking services, generate insights, improve the app, and ensure security
How we protect it: Industry-standard encryption, secure storage, access controls, and regular security audits
Who we share it with: Only service providers necessary for app operation (under strict contracts), never sold to third parties
Your rights: Access, correct, delete, export your data, and control privacy settings
How to contact us: smritycs@secretary.skoegle.com for any privacy questions or concerns

If anything is unclear, please contact us before using the App. We're committed to transparency and happy to answer your questions.

Last Updated: November 2025
Effective Date: November 2025

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS TO US. THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING SKOFIT WITH YOUR HEALTH DATA.