Step Counter - Pedometer

"Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. AdMob by Google is provided by Google Inc."

User data is shared with Google Analytics and AdMob for advertising purposes, meaning personal and usage data flows to Google's broader ecosystem including its ad network.

"Location Permission Access is needed when using the pedometer functionalities in our application to obtain location data for step counting purposes."

The app requests location data ostensibly for step counting, but a pedometer primarily uses an accelerometer, not GPS — making continuous location access potentially excessive for the stated purpose.

"We also collect technical information about the devices you use, including: Device hardware model, operating system, and device settings. IP address, advertising identifiers, language, and time zone. Interaction patterns within the app."

The app collects advertising identifiers, IP addresses, device settings, and detailed interaction patterns, which goes beyond what a pedometer app needs for core functionality.

"We also collect technical information about the devices you use, including: Device hardware model, operating system, and device settings. IP address, advertising identifiers, language, and time zone. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network."

Collection of advertising identifiers combined with sharing data across Google services enables cross-service tracking and ad personalization across Google's network of properties.

"We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page."

The company can change the privacy policy at any time with changes taking effect immediately, with no requirement for user consent or meaningful advance notice beyond posting on the page.

"The Company will retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods."

No specific retention period is defined, and broad exceptions for 'security' or 'functionality improvement' effectively allow indefinite retention of usage data.

"By clicking "Delete All Data" on the settings page, you can permanently delete both local and cloud data, but your account will remain logged in. If you wish to remove your data in local & cloud and deactivate your account, please use the "Delete Account" Option in our app."

The separation of data deletion and account deletion could confuse users who think deleting data also closes their account, and the policy uses 'deactivate' rather than 'delete' for the account, which is ambiguous about whether the account is truly removed.