Effective Date: February 2, 2026
Last Updated: February 2, 2026
App Version: SwingAural v1.0
Introduction
SwingAural ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our golf performance tracking app collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information.
Information We Collect
SwingAural collects the following types of data to provide its core functionality:
Health Data (via Apple HealthKit)
- Heart rate measurements during golf rounds
- Workout duration and activity data
- Calories burned
- Active energy expenditure
Location Data
- GPS coordinates to identify golf course locations
- Course name and location information
- Location data is ONLY collected during active golf rounds when you explicitly tap "Start"
- GPS access is NOT continuous tracking - only used to reverse-geocode course name
- Location access can be revoked anytime in iOS Settings
Motion and Sensor Data
- Gyroscope data for swing detection
- Accelerometer data for swing analysis
- Motion patterns to count golf strokes
- Swing speed, rotation rate, and acceleration metrics
User-Generated Content
- Golf course names (manually entered or edited)
- Hole-by-hole stroke counts
- Round timestamps and durations
How We Use Your Information
All collected data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Performance Tracking: Record and display your golf round statistics
- Swing Analysis: Analyze your golf swing mechanics using motion sensors
- Course Recognition: Automatically identify golf courses via GPS
- Health Monitoring: Track heart rate zones and workout intensity
- Historical Comparison: Compare your performance across different rounds on the same course
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only
- All health and workout data is stored locally on your device via Apple HealthKit
- Golf course preferences are stored in local device storage (UserDefaults)
- No data is transmitted to our servers or third-party services
- No data is shared with third parties
- No cloud sync: Your data stays on your device only
Data Security
- Data is protected by iOS system-level security
- HealthKit data is encrypted and secured by Apple's security infrastructure
- Only you have access to your health data through the Apple Health app
Data Sharing and Third Parties
SwingAural does NOT:
- Transmit any data to external servers
- Share data with third-party services
- Use tracking or analytics services
- Display advertisements
- Sell or rent your personal information
Your Rights and Control
You have full control over your data:
Access and Deletion
- View all workout data in the Apple Health app
- Delete individual workouts or all data through the Health app
- Uninstall the app to remove all local preferences
Permissions Management
- Revoke HealthKit permissions anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Health
- Disable location access in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
- Disable motion sensor access in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Motion & Fitness
Data Portability
- Export your health data from Apple Health app
- Data is stored in standard HealthKit format
Children's Privacy
App Store Rating: 4+ (General Audiences)
SwingAural does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The app is primarily designed for teenage and adult golf players. All privacy protections apply equally to all users.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Compliance
This app complies with:
- Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
- HealthKit data usage requirements
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:
Email: support@swingaural.com
Developer: Marcel Luy
Website: swingaural.com
By using SwingAural, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.