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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Taper (“Taper,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a running-focused platform designed to help athletes track, analyze, improve, and share their running performance.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Taper mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using Taper, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use Taper, we may collect:

  • Name and profile information
  • Email address
  • Profile photo
  • Account credentials
  • User preferences and settings
  • Communications with our support team
  • Feedback and survey responses

2.2 Running and Fitness Data

When you use Taper to track activities or connect third-party services, we may collect:

  • GPS routes and location data
  • Distance, pace, speed, and duration
  • Elevation and cadence
  • Heart rate data
  • Workout history
  • Training metrics and performance insights
  • Running scores and fitness estimates
  • Data imported from connected fitness platforms

2.3 Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device model and operating system
  • App version
  • IP address
  • Language and region settings
  • Crash reports and diagnostics
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Session activity and interactions

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain Taper services
  • Track and analyze running activities
  • Generate training insights and performance metrics
  • Personalize your experience
  • Sync data across devices
  • Improve app functionality and reliability
  • Respond to support requests
  • Send important service-related communications
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. LOCATION DATA

Taper uses location information to:

  • Record running routes
  • Calculate distance, pace, and speed
  • Measure elevation changes
  • Generate activity maps

Location data is collected only when you grant permission and actively use activity tracking features.

You can disable location permissions at any time through your device settings, although certain features may no longer function properly.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Taper may integrate with third-party fitness platforms, wearable devices, and analytics providers.

When you choose to connect these services, we may receive information that you authorize them to share with us.

Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

6. ANALYTICS AND CRASH REPORTING

We may use third-party analytics and crash reporting services to understand how users interact with Taper and to improve performance and stability.

These services may collect:

  • Device information
  • Usage statistics
  • Performance metrics
  • Crash logs
  • Diagnostic information

7. DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help us operate Taper
  • With cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of Taper and its users
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets
  • With your explicit consent

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable period, unless retention is required by law.

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

Despite our efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal information
  • Export your data
  • Restrict certain processing activities
  • Object to certain uses of your information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we take appropriate measures to protect personal information during international transfers.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Taper is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and post the revised version within the app and on our website.

Your continued use of Taper after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email:

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