Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Your Gym Genie uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• To provide you with a personalized experience
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used
• To improve our services and user experience
• To provide relevant content and advertisements
• To ensure the security of our platform

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Session cookies to maintain your current session

4.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics cookies to track website usage
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error tracking cookies

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Language preference cookies
• Theme and display preference cookies
• Coach selection and AI preference cookies
• Workout and meal plan preference cookies

4.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

• Social media cookies for sharing features
• Advertising cookies for personalized content
• Retargeting cookies for relevant promotions

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Intercom: For customer support and chat functionality
• Hotjar: For user experience research and heatmaps
• Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

7. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings
• Cookie Consent: We provide cookie consent options when you first visit
• Opt-Out Tools: Use industry-standard opt-out mechanisms
• Contact Us: Reach out to us for assistance with cookie preferences

8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Set up notifications when cookies are set

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Mobile App Cookies

Our mobile applications may also use similar technologies to cookies, such as:

• Local storage for app preferences
• Device identifiers for analytics
• Push notification tokens
• App usage analytics

10. AI and Machine Learning

Our AI systems may use cookie data to:

• Personalize your workout and meal plans
• Improve AI coach responses
• Optimize user experience based on behavior patterns
• Provide more relevant fitness recommendations

11. Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any data collected through cookies is:

• Used only for the purposes described in this policy
• Stored securely and encrypted where appropriate
• Not shared with unauthorized third parties
• Retained only for as long as necessary
• Processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice in the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date below

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: