Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 3, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Tread. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile details when you create an account
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our app, including workout data and preferences
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Personalize your experience
• Improve our app and develop new features
• Communicate with you about updates and support

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@tread.app. Jack Stevens LLC, DBA Benchmark Fitness and Tread Timer

Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Jack Stevens LLC, doing business as Benchmark Fitness and Tread Timer (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By downloading, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE

Controller

Jack Stevens LLC (DBA Benchmark Fitness and Tread Timer) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

We have appointed a privacy contact responsible for overseeing questions related to this policy.

Contact details:

Email: [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL — e.g. privacy@benchmarkfitness.app]

Company: Jack Stevens LLC

Doing Business As: Benchmark Fitness, Tread Timer

Location: United States

CHILDREN

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

“Personal data” means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly.

Types of data we may collect:

Identity Data

• Name
• Username or account identifier
• Date of birth (if provided)
• Gender (optional)

Contact Data

• Email address

User & Fitness Data

• Height, weight
• Workout data (intervals, workouts, logs)
• Exercise preferences
• Fitness metrics such as heart rate, calories, distance, pace
• Health-related data you voluntarily provide

Device & Technical Data

• IP address
• Device type, operating system, app version
• Unique device identifiers
• Time zone and language settings

Usage Data

• App interactions
• Features used
• Crash logs and diagnostics

Marketing & Communications Data

• Preferences for receiving updates
• Feedback and support communications

Aggregated & Anonymous Data

We may collect aggregated or anonymized data for analytics and product improvement. This data does not identify you and is not treated as personal data.

HEALTH DATA & APPLE HEALTH

If you choose to connect Apple Health / HealthKit, we may read and/or write health data such as workouts, calories, or heart rate only with your explicit permission.

• Health data is used solely to provide app functionality
• We do not sell health data
• Health data is never used for advertising

You may revoke HealthKit permissions at any time via your device settings.

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Services
• Create and manage user accounts
• Store and display workout and fitness data
• Improve app performance and features
• Communicate with you about updates, support, or changes
• Monitor usage and diagnose issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal bases for processing include:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract (providing the app)
• Legitimate business interests
• Legal or regulatory obligations

HOW YOUR DATA IS COLLECTED

We collect data through:

• Information you provide directly
• Automated technologies (app analytics, crash reports)
• Third-party integrations you enable (e.g., Apple Health)

COOKIES & TRACKING (WEBSITES ONLY)

Our websites may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Understand site usage
• Improve performance
• Measure marketing effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

• We do not sell your personal data
• We will only send marketing emails if you opt in
• You may opt out at any time using unsubscribe links or by contacting us

Transactional or service-related messages (e.g. password resets) are not affected by marketing opt-outs.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We may share data with:

• Analytics providers (e.g., crash reporting, usage analytics)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
• Authorities if required by law
• A buyer or successor in the event of a business transfer

All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only as instructed.

DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

Your data is stored using industry-standard security practices.

• Data may be stored on secure cloud servers
• Some app data may be backed up via iCloud, depending on device settings
• You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure

No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Services
• Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights” below).

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location (including California and the EU), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL].

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect
• Request deletion of personal data
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app or on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Jack Stevens LLC

DBA Benchmark Fitness & Tread Timer