Privacy Policy
Accountability IRL, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Accountability IRL mobile application. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Accountability IRL, we collect:
- Account information: email address, display name, age range, gender, and profile photo
- Goal content: the goals you create and their descriptions
- Messages: direct messages and chat request notes exchanged with other users
- Precise location: only if you turn on Run Buddy. We collect your device's GPS coordinates and store them on your profile so we can calculate how far away other Run Buddy users are. Other users never see your coordinates — only a distance rounded to the nearest whole mile. You can turn Run Buddy off at any time in Profile → Run Buddy, or revoke location permission in your device settings.
- Device information: device type, operating system, app version, and push notification token
- Usage data: actions you take within the app (e.g., goals created, requests sent) to improve the product
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the app
- Match you with accountability partners
- Show approximate distance to nearby Run Buddy users, if you have enabled that feature
- Send push notifications you have opted into
- Enforce our Terms of Service and safety policies
- Analyze usage patterns to build better features
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with advertisers. We use the following service providers to operate the app, and they may process your data only on our instructions:
- Supabase — our database and authentication provider
- Expo — push notification delivery infrastructure
We also disclose information to law enforcement when required by applicable law.
The app does not currently contain advertising or paid subscriptions. If we introduce either, we will update this policy and the app's store listing before that change reaches you.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account from Settings → Delete account, we permanently delete your account, profile, goals, messages, partnerships, stored location and profile photo. This cannot be undone. Some anonymized usage analytics that are not linked to you may be retained for product analysis. Full details, including what to do if you can no longer sign in, are on our Delete Your Account page.
5. Your Rights
You can:
- Edit or delete your profile at any time from the app
- Delete your account entirely from Settings → Delete account
- Opt out of push notifications from Settings → Notification Preferences or your device settings
- Request a copy of your data by contacting us at support@accountabilityirl.com
6. Children's Privacy
Accountability IRL is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us and we will remove it promptly.
7. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted transit (TLS), row-level security on our database, and token-based authentication. No system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact us at support@accountabilityirl.com
By using Accountability IRL, you agree to this Privacy Policy.