Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025

Gym Radar (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Gym Radar website and services (the “Site”).

By using Gym Radar, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Account & Profile Information

When you create an account, we may collect the following information. All profile fields are optional unless otherwise noted.

  • Email address
  • Username or display name
  • Password (stored securely using hashing via an authentication provider)
  • Profile photo
  • Gym name and gym details
  • Equipment lists
  • Reviews and other user-generated content
  • Location information (based on ZIP code only)

Exact street addresses are never collected.

Public Content

The following information may be publicly visible if you choose to provide it:

  • Gym profiles
  • Gym photos
  • Equipment lists
  • Reviews
  • Username associated with contributions
  • General location (city/state or map pin based on ZIP code)

Analytics & Usage Data

We use Cloudflare Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This data helps us improve performance and usability.

Cloudflare Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use tracking cookies to identify individual users.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

Gym Radar uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication (keeping you logged in)
  • Personalization (remembering preferences)
  • Site functionality and security

Cloudflare may also collect limited technical data (such as IP address or device information) as part of providing analytics, performance optimization, and security services.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Gym Radar platform
  • Display gym profiles, equipment, and community content
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Communicate with you about your account
  • Send optional emails and updates (you may opt out at any time)
  • Enforce site rules and prevent abuse

We do not sell your personal data.

Email Communications

We may send:

  • Account-related emails (such as password resets or confirmations)
  • Optional product updates or announcements

You can opt out of non-essential emails at any time using the unsubscribe link or your account settings.

Third-Party Services

Gym Radar uses third-party services to operate the platform. These may include:

  • Hosting providers
  • Authentication services
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs), including Cloudflare
  • Email service providers
  • Payment processors (in the future)

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Affiliate & External Links

Gym Radar contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners, brands, and retailers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

User-Generated Content

You are responsible for the content you submit to Gym Radar. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our terms or community guidelines.

We do not sell or license user-generated content to third parties without permission.

Data Retention & Deletion

You may request to:

  • Delete your account
  • Request deletion of personal data associated with your account

EU users may request access to or deletion of their personal data by contacting us.

Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

GDPR & European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include the ability to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, and object to or restrict certain types of processing.

Gym Radar processes personal data based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity (such as providing account functionality), and user consent where applicable (such as optional marketing communications). You may withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time.

To exercise your GDPR rights, request a copy of your data, or request account deletion, you may contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

Gym Radar is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Users

Gym Radar is operated from the United States but may be accessed worldwide. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and processing of your information in the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: gymradar.com/contact