1. Introduction
Taciturn Studios LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use BodybuildingProTips.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Information: Name, email address, password (stored as a cryptographic hash), and any other information you provide during registration. Workout and Health Data: Exercise logs, body measurements, weight entries, personal records, and nutrition data you voluntarily enter into the Service. AI Feature Submissions: Videos, images, or text you submit to the Movement Scanner or Food Scanner features. Communications: Messages, support requests, and feedback you send to us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, actions taken, timestamps, and session duration. Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution. Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance data. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, persistent cookies, and similar technologies (see Section 7).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
OAuth Providers: If you sign in using a third-party authentication service, we receive your name, email address, and profile information from that provider. Payment Processors: We receive transaction confirmations and subscription status from our payment processor. We do not store full payment card numbers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: provide and improve the Service; process transactions and handle billing; communicate with you via transactional emails and service announcements; personalize your experience and AI outputs; analyze and improve Service performance; enforce our Terms of Service; comply with legal obligations; and, where you have opted in, send promotional communications about new features or offers.
4. AI and Automated Processing
4.1 Movement Scanner and Food Scanner
Videos and images you submit to the AI Movement Scanner and Food Scanner features are processed transiently by our AI systems. This content is not permanently stored in our database beyond the duration of the analysis session. Analysis results (form feedback, macro estimates) are stored in your account for your reference. Raw video and image files are not retained after processing is complete.
4.2 Swarm Simulation
The Swarm Network feature generates synthetic community engagement (likes, shares, comments, reactions) for articles using AI-generated personas. No real user data is used to generate Swarm outputs. Swarm engagement data is stored in our database and may be displayed on article and community pages. The nature of this feature is disclosed in our Terms of Service (Section 5.6).
4.3 Third-Party AI Providers
We use third-party AI providers to power certain features. Data submitted for AI processing may be transmitted to these providers subject to their privacy policies. We use commercially reasonable measures to limit the data shared with AI providers to what is necessary for the requested operation.
4.4 No Training on Your Data
We do not use your personal data, health data, or User Content to train our own AI models or those of third-party providers, except where you have provided explicit consent.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: Service Providers who assist us in operating the Service (cloud hosting, payment processors, email providers, analytics providers, AI service providers) under contractual data protection obligations; Legal Authorities when required by law or valid legal process; and Business Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with advance notice to you.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. AI analysis results are retained for 12 months. Raw video and image files submitted for AI analysis are not retained after processing.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies (session management, authentication), preference cookies (settings and theme), and analytics cookies (usage patterns). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Service. See our full Cookie Policy.
8. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage of sensitive data, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you; Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information; Deletion — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions; Portability — request your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format; Objection/Restriction — object to or request restriction of certain processing; Opt-Out of Marketing — opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the CCPA and CPRA: Right to Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected; Right to Delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions; Right to Correct inaccurate personal information; Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing — we do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising; Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — we do not use sensitive personal information (including health and fitness data) for purposes beyond those permitted by the CPRA; Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a CCPA/CPRA request, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the GDPR or applicable local law. Legal Bases for Processing: Contract (performing our service agreement with you); Legitimate Interests (improving the Service, fraud prevention); Consent (marketing communications); Legal Obligation (compliance with applicable law). Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and other appropriate safeguards to protect international data transfers. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
12. Health and Fitness Data
Workout logs, body measurements, weight entries, personal records, and nutrition data you enter into the Service constitute health-related personal data. We treat this data with heightened protection. This data is used solely to provide the Service features you have requested and is never sold to third parties or used for advertising purposes. You may delete your health and fitness data at any time from your account settings.
13. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at [email protected].
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact us at: Taciturn Studios LLC | Email: [email protected] | Website: bodybuildingprotips.com