TeenFit by Submerge Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TeenFit by Submerge. The Service is operated by TeenFit ("TeenFit", "we", "us", or "our"), which is the data controller of the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, the legal basis on which we process it, and the choices you have.

TeenFit by Submerge is designed to help teenagers build healthy fitness habits, improve athletic performance, and receive AI-powered coaching in a safe environment.

By using TeenFit by Submerge, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Age Requirements

TeenFit by Submerge is intended for users 13 years of age and older.

If you are under 18, you should use TeenFit by Submerge with the knowledge and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Children under 13 may not create an account.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization where required by law, we will delete that information promptly.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Account Information

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Date of birth
• Gender (optional)

Fitness Information

• Height
• Weight
• Fitness goals
• Workout history
• Sports played
• Experience level
• Equipment available
• Progress photos (optional)
• Personal records
• Exercise history

Nutrition Information

• Food logs
• Water intake
• Meal preferences
• Allergies (optional)

Device Information

• Device type
• Operating system
• Browser
• App version
• IP address
• Crash reports

AI Conversations

To improve your experience, TeenFit by Submerge stores conversations with the AI Coach so it can remember:

• Goals
• Injuries you tell us about
• Equipment
• Preferences
• Progress

4. Health Information

TeenFit by Submerge may collect fitness and wellness information that you voluntarily provide.

TeenFit by Submerge is not a healthcare provider.

The app does not diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatment, or replace professional medical advice.

Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise or nutrition program.

5. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Create personalized workouts
• Build nutrition recommendations
• Track progress
• Improve AI coaching
• Improve app performance
• Prevent fraud
• Provide customer support
• Send important account notifications
• Develop new features
• Keep users safe

6. AI Coaching

Our AI Coach uses your information to provide personalized recommendations.

AI responses may occasionally be incorrect.

Users should use their judgment and consult qualified professionals regarding medical, nutritional, or training decisions.

7. We Do NOT Sell Your Data

TeenFit by Submerge does not sell your personal information.

We do not sell:

• Health information
• Fitness information
• AI conversations
• Email addresses
• Progress photos
• Workout history

8. When We Share Information

We only share information when necessary:

• With trusted service providers and subprocessors that help operate TeenFit by Submerge (hosting, database, analytics, AI model providers, email delivery, customer support tooling).
• With Stripe, our payment processor, for subscription payments, subscription management, invoicing, tax calculation, refunds, and fraud prevention. Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment data — see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• When required by law or valid legal process.
• To protect users' safety and prevent fraud or abuse.
• During a business merger or acquisition (users will be notified where required).

Legal basis for processing (UK/EEA users)

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract — to create your account, deliver workouts, run the AI coach, and provide subscriptions you purchase.
• Legitimate interests — to secure the Service, prevent fraud, improve features, and understand aggregate product usage.
• Consent — for optional features such as marketing communications, non-essential cookies, and optional health data you choose to submit. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal obligation — to comply with tax, accounting, and other regulatory requirements (Stripe handles most payment-related tax and compliance obligations on our behalf).

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption
• Secure servers
• HTTPS connections
• Password hashing
• Access controls
• Routine security monitoring

No online system is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.

10. Your Choices

You may:

• Edit your information
• Delete workouts
• Delete AI conversations
• Download your data (where available)
• Delete your account

Account deletion will permanently remove your personal information except where we must retain data to comply with legal obligations.

11. Parents

Parents or guardians may:

• Help manage a teen's account where applicable
• Request deletion of their child's account
• Contact us with privacy concerns

12. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember preferences
• Improve performance
• Understand app usage
• Measure feature popularity

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if disabled.

13. Third-Party Services

TeenFit by Submerge may connect with services such as:

• Apple Health
• Google Fit
• Apple Sign In
• Google Sign In
• Payment providers
• Analytics providers

These services have their own privacy policies.

14. Notifications

TeenFit by Submerge may send:

• Workout reminders
• Progress updates
• Achievement notifications
• Account alerts

You can manage notification preferences in Settings.

15. Data Retention

We keep information only as long as needed to:

• Provide the service
• Improve AI coaching
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Prevent fraud

When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

16. International Users

If you access TeenFit by Submerge outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect your data regardless of where it is processed.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify users through the app or by email.

The "Last Updated" date will always reflect the latest version.