Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 7, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Runlab. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Data We Collect
When you connect your Strava account to Runlab, we collect and process the following data:
- Activity Data: Your running activities, including distance, duration, pace, elevation, and GPS coordinates
- Profile Information: Your name, profile picture, and basic account details from Strava
- Location Data: City and country information associated with your activities
- Environmental Data: Weather and temperature data linked to your activities (when available)
How We Use Your Data
We use your data exclusively to provide and improve our service:
- Generate personalized analytics and visualizations of your running history
- Display historical comparisons across multiple years
- Track progress toward your annual running goals
- Analyze patterns in your training (location, temperature, frequency)
- Improve our algorithms and user experience
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties. Your activity data is stored securely and used only within Runlab's platform.
We work with the following services:
- Strava API: We retrieve your activity data directly from Strava with your explicit permission
- Cloud Infrastructure: We use secure cloud hosting providers to store and process your data
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS, and we follow best practices for secure data storage.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can view all your data within the Runlab dashboard
- Disconnect: You can revoke Runlab's access to your Strava data at any time through your Strava settings
- Deletion: You can request complete deletion of your data by contacting us (see below)
- Export: You can request a copy of your data stored in Runlab
Data Retention
We retain your activity data as long as your account is active. If you disconnect your Strava account or request deletion, we will remove all your personal data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and user preferences (such as units: km/miles). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising networks.
Children's Privacy
Runlab is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Runlab after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@runlab.app
Strava API Compliance
Runlab uses the Strava API and complies with Strava's API Agreement. We only access data you explicitly authorize and respect all Strava platform policies.