Privacy Policy

Effective: April 12, 2026 · Last updated: April 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Pretty Good Software Company, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates SufferClub, a real-time collaborative workout application available on iOS, Android, and at sufferclub.fit (collectively, the "Service").

We built SufferClub to help people suffer together -- not to collect and sell your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. We want to be upfront:

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your health or biometric data for advertising. We do not share your workout activity with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

2.2 Health and Biometric Data

If you choose to connect a heart rate monitor (such as an Apple Watch, Bluetooth chest strap, or other wearable), we collect heart rate data during workout sessions. Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), heart rate data is classified as "special category" personal data. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it qualifies as sensitive personal information.

We collect this data only when you actively connect a heart rate device and enable broadcasting. It requires your explicit, separate consent before collection begins, and you can disable it at any time.

2.3 Workout and Session Data

2.4 Device and Technical Information

2.5 Payment Information

Subscriptions are processed entirely through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not directly collect or store your credit card number, bank account details, or other financial information. Please refer to Apple's or Google's privacy policies for how they handle payment data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do NOT use your health, biometric, or workout data for advertising, ad targeting, profiling for marketing purposes, or sale to third parties.

4. Real-Time Heart Rate Broadcasting

Heart rate broadcasting is a core feature of SufferClub, so we want to be especially clear about how it works:

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 What We Share

5.2 What We Do NOT Share

5.3 If Our Practices Change

If we ever decide to share workout or health data with third parties beyond what is described in this policy, we will:

  1. Provide at least 30 days' advance notice via in-app notification or email.
  2. Require your explicit opt-in consent before any health or biometric data is shared with new parties.
  3. Update this Privacy Policy with specific details about who the data is shared with, what data is involved, and why.

You will always have the option to decline new sharing arrangements or delete your account and data.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

To request deletion of your data, email hello@sufferclub.fit or use the in-app account settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 All Users

7.2 European Economic Area and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Our legal bases for processing are: consent (biometric data), performance of a contract (account and service data), and legitimate interests (analytics, security, and service improvement).

7.3 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States. If you are located in the EEA or UK, we ensure that any cross-border data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

SufferClub is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA and UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we learn that we have collected data from a child below the applicable age, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@sufferclub.fit.

10. Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, enforce access controls and authentication on our internal systems, and conduct regular security reviews. Health and biometric data receives additional protections consistent with its sensitive nature.

That said, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your SufferClub account and to protect your login credentials.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services such as Apple Health, Google Fit, or wearable device platforms. This Privacy Policy does not cover those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice via in-app notification or email. For changes that affect how we handle health or biometric data, we may require your explicit re-consent.

Continued use of the Service after the effective date of a revised policy constitutes acceptance of the changes, except where re-consent is required.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

For GDPR-related inquiries, Pretty Good Software Company, LLC is the data controller.