This policy explains what information the Step Counter: Pedometer & Walk Android app handles, and why. We keep it short and plain, because there is not much to explain: it is a step counter, and we do not want your personal information.
The app reads the step counter sensor in your phone. This hardware sensor counts steps by itself, even while the app is closed; the app only reads the number and works out how many steps belong to today. No GPS, no location and no microphone are involved. Counting works completely offline.
Android places this sensor behind the "Physical activity" permission. That is the one permission the app needs to count. The app asks for it once, on the screen where you tap "Start counting", and explains why before the system dialog appears. If you refuse, the app cannot count, but you can still add steps by hand.
All of this stays on your device. It is never uploaded to us or to anyone. You can reset today, delete the whole history, or change any value in the app's settings. Uninstalling the app deletes it all.
These are optional. You can skip them and the app uses average values. They are used for one thing only: estimating distance, calories and active time from your step count. The estimates are approximate and are not medical advice. These values never leave your phone.
None that identifies you. There is no sign-up, no login and no user account. We run no servers that receive your steps, your body data or anything about you.
The app is free and is paid for by advertising. We use Google AdMob. To show ads, Google may collect and process:
This information is handled under Google's own policies: Google Privacy Policy and how Google uses data in AdMob.
The app may offer a "Hide ads for 24 hours" link. If you choose to watch that video, the app remembers the end time on your phone and shows no ads until then. Nothing about you is sent to us for this.
We request only ads rated suitable for a general audience (Google's "G" rating).
The app downloads its own settings — for example whether ads are enabled, or a short message from us — from Google Firebase, so we can fix problems without releasing an update. This is a one-way download of settings to your device. It does not send us your personal information or your steps.
The app does not request access to your location, body sensors such as heart rate, contacts, files, camera or microphone. It does not change your home screen, and it does not show anything on your lock screen.
The optional widget shows today's steps and goal on your home screen. It reads the same file on your phone; it sends nothing anywhere.
This is a general-audience tool. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Because we do not collect personal information, we have nothing about you to store or delete. Your step history and body values are under your control on your own device. Data held by Google's advertising service is retained according to Google's policies, linked above.
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal data held about you, or to object to its processing. As we hold no personal data ourselves, such requests are best directed to Google via the links above. You may also contact us and we will help where we can.
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Significant changes will also be noted in the app's store listing.
Questions about this policy or about the app: