Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Carlos Fernandez ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores and protects your information when you use the Ritmo iOS application (the "App"). Ritmo is a simple, beautiful run tracker with essential stats and shareable cards — completely free.

If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not use the App.


1. Who We Are

Controller: Carlos Fernandez, sole trader (autónomo) registered in Spain.
Address: GV Corts Catalanes 460, Pral 1B, 08015 Barcelona, Spain.
Email: cfm@fastmail.com


2. What Data We Collect

Category Examples Source Purpose Where it lives
Run Statistics Distance, activity type, duration Generated while you use the App Show essential stats and history On device only
Route / Location GPS points along your run, derived pace Device sensors Draw your route and compute pace On device only — never sent
Crash & Usage Analytics Session counts, screens viewed, anonymised crash reports App diagnostics and our analytics SDK Improve and debug the App Our own server
Device Information Identifier for Vendor (IDFV), OS version, language Sent by the device when using the App Fraud prevention, analytics quality Our own server (IDFV only)

We do not collect account logins (there are none), photos, microphone, contacts or any similar personal data. There are no ads and no third‑party SDKs that track you.


3. How We Use Your Data

  1. Provide core functionality — track runs on your device, show stats, and let you generate a shareable card.
  2. Improve the App — analyse aggregated, pseudonymous usage and crash statistics on our own server.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR)

Purpose Legal Basis
Provide core functionality Performance of contract (Article 6(1)(b))
Improve the App via analytics Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))

5. Data Sharing & Processors

We do not sell or rent your data. Your data is shared only with:

No other third parties receive your data.


6. International Transfers

All personal data we process is handled within the European Union. We do not transfer data outside the EU/EEA.


7. Data Retention

Data Type Retention Period
Crash & usage analytics (including IDFV) Up to 5 years then deleted or fully anonymised
On‑device run history & routes Until you delete them from the device or uninstall the App
Support emails 1 year after last correspondence

8. Security Measures


9. Shareable Cards

You can generate an image card of your run statistics to share on social media. Card generation happens on your device. Sharing is entirely optional and under your control; once you share a card, it is subject to the destination platform’s terms.


10. Your Rights (EU/EEA)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, email cfm@fastmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (in Spain, the AEPD).


11. Children

The App is suitable for all ages; we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.


12. Cookies & Tracking

Ritmo does not use cookies or other tracking technologies outside of the analytics described above. There is no account system and no online storage.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the App, legal requirements or processing practices. We will notify you via the App before significant changes take effect. Continued use of the App after the update date constitutes acceptance of the new Policy.


14. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: cfm@fastmail.com
Postal Address: GV Corts Catalanes 460, Pral 1B, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

© 2025 Carlos Fernandez. All rights reserved.