Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the Lord of the Steps application ("App") collects, uses, and protects personal data of its users. Data controller: Ainur Khakimov. Website: lord-of-the-steps.ru Contact email: ainr.khakimov@gmail.com
2. Data We Collect
The App collects the following data: • Email address — via Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple • Username — set by you in your profile • Height (cm) — to calculate step length and walking distance • Daily step count — via Health Connect (Android) or HealthKit (iOS) • Device identifier — to sync steps across multiple devices We do NOT collect location data, contacts, photos, messages, or any other personal information.
3. Why We Collect Data
All data is used solely for the App's functionality: • Email — account identification and authentication • Username — display in groups and challenges • Height — automatic distance calculation from step count • Steps — route progress, statistics, challenge participation • Device identifier — correct data aggregation across devices
4. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal data to third parties. Exceptions: • Google Sign-In — during authentication, Google receives standard sign-in information per its own privacy policy • Sign in with Apple — during authentication, Apple receives standard sign-in information per its own privacy policy The App contains no advertising SDKs, analytics trackers, or other data collection services.
5. Data Storage and Security
Data is stored on a secure server. • All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS protocol • Authentication tokens are stored in Keystore (Android) and Keychain (iOS) • Database access is restricted and protected
6. Data Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data: • In the app: Profile → Delete Account • By email: send a request to ainr.khakimov@gmail.com When you delete your account, the following data is permanently removed: profile data, step history, group memberships, challenge participation, and subscription data.
7. Health Data
The App requests read-only access to step count data via Health Connect (Android) or HealthKit (iOS). We do not write data to Health Connect / HealthKit. We do not request access to other health metrics (heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, etc.). Step data is used exclusively for calculating route progress and participating in group challenges.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users through the App. The current version is always available at: lord-of-the-steps.ru/privacy
For any questions: ainr.khakimov@gmail.com