1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how FitLinked collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or interact with our services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices outlined below.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

When you register or use our services, we may collect:

• Full Name
  
• Email Address
  
• Phone Number
  
• Date of Birth
  
• Fitness Goals & Health Information (e.g., weight, height, fitness level, medical history – optional)
  
• Payment Information
  
• Uploaded Documents (e.g., trainer certifications)

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Create and manage trainee/trainer profiles
  
• Facilitate trainer discovery and matchmaking
  
• Enable real-time chat and plan sharing
  
• Provide personalized workout and meal recommendations
  
• Improve our platform and user experience
  
• Send important account or promotional updates (you can opt out anytime)
  
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

With Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party vendors for purposes such as:

• Payment processing
  
• Data storage
  
• Analytics
  
• Email notifications
  These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

With Other Users:

• Trainer profiles (including ratings, reviews, certifications) may be visible to other users.
  
• Trainees’ fitness data is only shared with their selected trainer(s).

In Case of Business Transfer:
If FitLinked is acquired or merges with another company, your information may be transferred accordingly.

5. Your Rights

Access & Update:

You can review and update your profile and personal information at any time.

Delete Account:

You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us at the email provided below.

Marketing Preferences:

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking “Unsubscribe” or contacting us.

Data Requests:

You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.

6. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the service indicates acceptance of those changes.