Privacy Policy, Aster Run

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 13, 2026

Welcome to Aster Run (“Aster Run,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

Aster Run is built by runners, for runners. We believe your personal information, fitness data, and workout history belong to you. We will never sell your personal fitness information or your precise GPS location.

By using our website, mobile application, surveys, or other Aster Run services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our Commitment to Privacy

Your trust is important to us.

We are committed to being transparent about the information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used. We design our products with privacy and security in mind and strive to give you meaningful control over your information.

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with Aster Run and the permissions you choose to grant.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

Name
Email address
Username
Profile photo
Date of birth
Gender (optional)
Running experience
Race goals
Survey responses
Feedback and comments
Customer support requests
Beta testing applications
Any other information you choose to provide

Providing this information is voluntary.

Fitness and Activity Information

With your permission, Aster Run may collect information related to your workouts and activities, including:

Running
Walking
Hiking
Cycling
Swimming
Other supported fitness activities

Workout information may include:

Workout history
Distance
Duration
Pace
Average pace
Speed
Split and lap times
Elevation
Elevation gain
Cadence
Running power
Calories burned
Steps
Heart rate
Heart rate zones
VO₂ Max estimates
Recovery metrics
Training load
Personal records
Achievements
Goals and progress
Saved routes
Shoe mileage and gear tracking
Race information you choose to enter

GPS Location Information

With your permission, Aster Run uses GPS services to record and display workouts.

While recording an activity, we may collect precise location information to:

Record your route
Calculate distance
Measure pace
Measure speed
Calculate elevation
Display workout maps
Provide navigation
Create routes
Support live tracking
Support optional safety features
Improve workout analysis

Location tracking is active only while recording an activity unless you specifically enable a feature requiring background location access.

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. Disabling GPS may prevent certain features from functioning properly.

Aster Run does not sell your precise GPS location.

Health Information

If you connect compatible devices or health platforms, Aster Run may receive health-related information including:

Heart rate
Resting heart rate
Heart rate variability (HRV)
Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
Sleep information
Recovery status
Stress metrics
Body weight
Body composition
Fitness age
VO₂ Max
Training readiness
Other health metrics made available through connected services

You control which health platforms and devices you connect.

Connected Devices and Third-Party Services

You may choose to connect Aster Run with compatible devices and services.

Examples include:

Apple Health
Apple Watch
Garmin Connect
Garmin devices
COROS
Polar
Suunto
Fitbit
Samsung Health
Google Fit
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Wahoo
Bluetooth heart rate monitors
Cycling power meters
Foot pods
Smart scales

Only information necessary to provide requested features is imported from connected services.

You may disconnect connected accounts at any time.

Device Information

We may automatically collect information about the device you use, including:

Device type
Operating system
Browser
Device identifiers
IP address
Language
Time zone
App version
Crash reports
Diagnostic information

Website Analytics

When you visit our website, we may collect:

Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
Click activity
General geographic region
Browser type

This information helps us improve our website and services.

Aster Run may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember preferences
Improve performance
Analyze website traffic
Maintain login sessions
Personalize your experience

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Record workouts
Display workout statistics
Calculate performance metrics
Track goals and achievements
Create personalized insights
Recommend workouts
Recommend recovery guidance
Improve GPS accuracy
Improve app performance
Respond to customer support requests
Send product updates
Invite users to beta programs
Conduct surveys
Improve future features
Protect against fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We may also use anonymized and aggregated information for research and product development. This information cannot reasonably identify individual users.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information, personal fitness information, or precise GPS location.

We may share information only:

With service providers that help operate Aster Run
With third-party services you choose to connect
To comply with applicable law
To protect the rights, safety, and security of Aster Run and our users
As part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

Service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to updates, we may send:

Product announcements
Feature updates
Surveys
Beta invitations
Running tips
News about Aster Run

You may unsubscribe at any time.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information.

Although we work hard to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide our services
Improve Aster Run
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it where appropriate.

Your Choices and Rights

You remain in control of your information.

You may:

Edit your profile
Delete workouts
Delete routes
Delete your account
Disconnect third-party services
Disable GPS permissions
Disable Health data sharing
Unsubscribe from emails
Request access to your information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable law and legitimate business needs

Children’s Privacy

Aster Run is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Third-Party Websites

Our website or app may contain links to third-party websites and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing information.

International Users

If you access Aster Run from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy 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 and, when appropriate, provide additional notice through our website or application.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact information provided on the Aster Run website.

Thank you for being part of the Aster Run community. Your feedback and support help us build a better running experience for runners everywhere.