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Last Updated: December 2025

PRIVACY POLICY

How we handle your data and protect your privacy

TL;DR: We collect only what's necessary to run the app. We don't sell your data, we use privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies, no tracking), and we don't use advertising. Your workout data stays yours.

1. ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

This marketing website (johnzastrow.github.io/actalog) is a static informational site. Here's what it does and doesn't do:

What This Site Does NOT Do

Analytics

This site uses GoatCounter, a privacy-friendly analytics service. GoatCounter:

See GoatCounter's Privacy Policy for details.

External Resources

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts. When you visit, your browser requests font files from Google's servers, which transmits your IP address to Google. This is standard web practice for typography. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

2. ABOUT THE APPLICATION

The ActaLog application (when self-hosted or used via a hosted instance) handles user data as described below.

Data We Collect

Data Type Purpose Required
Email address Account identification, password recovery Yes
Password Authentication (stored securely hashed) Yes
Display name Personalization Yes
Workout data Core app functionality User-provided
Profile image Personalization No

Data We DON'T Collect

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

Purpose Legal Basis (GDPR)
Provide workout tracking service Contract performance
Send account emails (verification, password reset) Contract performance
Protect against unauthorized access Legitimate interest
Maintain security audit logs Legitimate interest

We Do NOT

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures:

5. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For EU Users (GDPR)

For California Users (CCPA)

6. DATA EXPORT

You can export your workout data at any time through the application in JSON or CSV format. For a complete export of all personal data, contact the instance administrator.

7. DATA RETENTION

Data Type Retention Period
Account information Until account deletion
Workout data Until account deletion
Security audit logs 12 months
Password reset tokens 1 hour

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The application uses minimal external services:

We do not integrate with advertising networks, analytics services, or social media platforms.

9. SELF-HOSTING

ActaLog is open source. When you self-host, you are the data controller. This privacy policy applies to instances operated by the project maintainers. Self-hosted instances should maintain their own privacy documentation.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

ActaLog is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced via the application or changelog.

12. CONTACT

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Open a GitHub Issue

SUMMARY

What We Do What We Don't Do
Collect only necessary data Sell your data
Encrypt passwords securely Track your browsing
Allow data export Use advertising
Delete data on request Share with third parties
Log security events Profile for marketing