Privacy Policy

Degree Daddy ("we", "our", or "the app") is a cold plunge and sauna session tracking app for iOS and Apple Watch. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

1. Data We Collect

Session data — When you log a session, the app records:

• Session type (cold plunge or sauna)
• Duration and start time
• Temperature (entered by you)
• Rating (optional, entered by you)
• Location coordinates and a location label — either a nearby venue name (e.g., gym or spa) you select, or a "City, State" default (only if you grant location permission)

Profile data — You may optionally enter your name and email in Settings. This is stored locally and in your iCloud account only.

Health data — If you enable Apple Health integration, the app writes workout data (duration, temperature) to HealthKit. The app does not read any health data from HealthKit.

Photos — If you choose to save a share card to your camera roll (for sharing to Strava or social media), the app requests permission to add photos. The app does not read or access your existing photo library.

2. How Your Data Is Stored

• On your device — All session and profile data is stored locally using Apple's SwiftData framework, which encrypts data at rest via iOS data protection.
• iCloud sync — If you are signed into iCloud, your data syncs automatically across your Apple devices via CloudKit. This data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple. We do not have access to your iCloud data.
• No external database — We do not store your session data, profile data, or health data on any server we operate.

3. Third-Party Services

Apple HealthKit — If you enable Apple Health integration, the app writes workout records to HealthKit. This data stays on your device and in your iCloud Health data. We never sell or share your health data.

Strava — If you choose to connect your Strava account, the app creates activity entries on Strava for your sessions. This requires you to authorize the app via Strava's OAuth2 flow. Your Strava access tokens are stored securely in your device's Keychain. We use a server-side proxy solely to exchange authorization codes for tokens — your Strava credentials are never stored on our servers. Strava may collect and use data related to your use of their API in connection with this app. If you disconnect your Strava account in the app's Settings, all Strava-related data (sync status and activity references) is immediately deleted from your device.

Apple CoreLocation & MapKit — If you grant location permission, the app uses your device's GPS at the moment you save a session to determine your location. The app also uses Apple's MapKit to search for nearby venues (gyms, spas, pools) so you can optionally tag your session with a specific location. This sends your coordinates to Apple's MapKit servers to retrieve nearby points of interest — no data is sent to us. The selected location label (venue name or "City, State") is stored with your session. The app uses "When In Use" permission only and does not track your location in the background. Location permission is optional and can be revoked at any time in iOS Settings.

Apple Watch — If you use the Apple Watch companion app, sessions logged on your Watch are synced to your iPhone via WatchConnectivity. Only session identifiers and streak counts are transferred between devices — no personal data is sent over this channel.

4. Analytics

The app uses TelemetryDeck, a privacy-first analytics service, to collect anonymous usage signals (e.g., which features are used, session counts). TelemetryDeck does not collect personal information, device identifiers, or IP addresses. No data collected by TelemetryDeck can be used to identify you. You can learn more about their privacy practices at telemetrydeck.com/privacy.

5. Data We Do Not Collect

• We do not use advertising SDKs or ad networks
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties
• We do not track you across apps or websites
• We do not collect device identifiers for advertising purposes
• We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics

6. Your Choices and Controls

• Location — You can deny or revoke location permission at any time in iOS Settings. Sessions will save without location data.
• Apple Health — You can enable or disable HealthKit integration in the app's Settings. You can also manage permissions in iOS Settings > Health > Degree Daddy.
• Strava — You can disconnect your Strava account at any time in the app's Settings. Disconnecting immediately deletes all Strava-related data from your device, including sync status and activity references. You can also revoke access at strava.com/settings/apps.
• iCloud sync — You can disable iCloud for the app in iOS Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
• Delete your data — You can delete individual sessions within the app, or delete all app data by removing the app from your device. If iCloud sync is enabled, deleting the app also removes your data from iCloud.

7. Children's Privacy

Degree Daddy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:

chris@degreedaddy.com

Degree Daddy is owned and operated by Outergy, LLC. Outergy also builds and operates Dance Party (office TV widget platform for Apple TV), Stash (screenshot annotation and clipboard manager for macOS), Remind (full-screen meeting reminders with AI briefings), and Player Pearls (pearl and gold jewelry).