Android Legal & Policy Hub

Welcome to the Android Policy Center

This hub provides comprehensive legal documentation for the Are You Faster Android application. We're committed to transparency, privacy, and compliance with Google Play policies and UK GDPR requirements.

Core Commitment: All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not operate backend servers for fitness data, and we do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

Essential Documents

Privacy Policy

Learn what data we collect, why, and how we protect your privacy. Covers location tracking, account information, and your rights under UK GDPR.

Read Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Understand your rights and responsibilities when using the app. Includes safety guidelines, acceptable use, and limitation of liability.

Read Terms of Service

Data Policy

Detailed information on data processing, retention, security measures, and compliance with UK GDPR and Google Play requirements.

Read Data Policy

Support & Contact

Get help with the app, report issues, submit privacy requests, or contact us for any questions. Includes FAQs and troubleshooting.

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Quick Reference

App Information

Package Name: com.ayf.areyoufaster
Category: Health & Fitness / Gamification
Minimum Android: 8.0 (API 26)
Target Android: 14 (API 34)
Age Rating: 13+ (COPPA/GDPR compliant)
Pricing: Free (no in-app purchases, no ads)

Privacy Highlights

✅ Local-Only Storage: All data stored on your device
✅ No Backend Servers: Fitness data never transmitted
✅ No Analytics: No Firebase, Crashlytics, or third-party tracking
✅ No Advertising: No ad networks or tracking
✅ Encrypted Storage: AES256-GCM for sensitive data
✅ User Control: Delete data anytime (Settings → Delete Account)

Permissions Required

Location (Fine & Coarse): GPS tracking during runs (core functionality)
Foreground Service: Continue tracking when screen locked
Internet: Map tiles and optional Google Sign-In
Notifications (Android 13+): Show "Tracking Run" notification
Vibrate: Haptic feedback (can be disabled)
Wake Lock: Keep screen on during runs (optional)

Google Play Compliance

This app complies with all Google Play Store policies:

✅ Data Safety Form: Accurately completed and transparent
✅ Prominent Disclosure: Location permission rationale provided
✅ Foreground Service: Required notification displayed
✅ Sensitive Permissions: All permissions justified for core functionality
✅ Limited Use Policy: Google OAuth compliant (minimal scopes)
✅ User Data Policy: No data selling or unauthorized sharing
✅ Children's Privacy: COPPA compliant (13+ age restriction)

UK GDPR Compliance

As a UK-registered company, we comply with UK GDPR:

Data Controller: Are You Faster CIC (Company No. 16536715)
Lawful Bases: Contract, Consent, Legitimate Interests
Special Category Data: Health data (explicit consent when starting runs)
Data Subject Rights: Access, Rectification, Erasure, Portability, Restriction, Objection
Response Time: 1 month (extendable to 3 months for complex requests)
Supervisory Authority: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Third-Party Services

The app integrates with the following third-party services:

Google Sign-In (Optional)

Purpose: Account authentication (optional - anonymous mode available)
Scopes: email, profile, openid (minimal)
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Data Controller: Google LLC (independent)

OpenFreeMap (Map Tiles)

Purpose: Display map tiles for route visualization
Data Sent: Tile coordinates only (NOT your GPS route)
Based On: OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors)
License: ODbL (Open Database License)

MapLibre (Map Rendering)

Purpose: Render maps on-device
Type: Open-source library (BSD license)
Data Collection: None (local processing only)

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right	How to Exercise
Right to Access	View all data in-app or email support@areyoufaster.com
Right to Portability	Settings → Export My Data (JSON format)
Right to Rectification	Edit profile in-app or delete/re-add runs
Right to Erasure	Settings → Account Management → Delete Account
Right to Restriction	Revoke permissions in Android Settings
Right to Object	Stop using app or delete account

Contact Information

Are You Faster CIC

Company Number: 16536715

Registered Office: Unit 82a, James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 7DE

General Inquiries: support@areyoufaster.com

Privacy Requests: support@areyoufaster.com (Subject: "PRIVACY REQUEST")

Support Page: Visit Support Center

Supervisory Authority (ICO)

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Platform Comparison

We also have an iOS version with separate policies:

Note: iOS and Android versions have similar privacy practices but different technical implementations (e.g., Apple Maps vs OpenFreeMap, iOS Keychain vs EncryptedSharedPreferences).