Privacy Policy

The Durable Athlete

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Dirt and Hills LLC (”we,” “our,” “us”) operates The Durable Athlete application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.


1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

From You Directly:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, date of birth, gender

  • Profile Information: Fitness level, training history, event goals, injury history

  • Training Notes: Workout feedback, perceived exertion, recovery status

From WHOOP:

When you connect your WHOOP account, we collect:

  • Recovery score, strain, and sleep data

  • Heart rate variability (HRV)

  • Resting heart rate

  • Workout activities and metrics

  • Sleep stages and quality metrics

  • Respiratory rate

You control what WHOOP data is shared through your WHOOP account settings.

Automatically:

  • Usage Data: App interactions, features used, session duration

  • Device Data: Device type, operating system, IP address, browser type

  • Performance Data: Error logs, crash reports, app performance metrics


2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Generate personalized training plans

  • Calculate readiness assessments and adapt workouts

  • Sync WHOOP recovery data with training recommendations

  • Improve App functionality and user experience

  • Communicate important service updates

  • Ensure account security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations


3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only with:

Service Providers: Base44 (app hosting), payment processors, email services, analytics providers. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

WHOOP: When you authorize the connection, we access your WHOOP data based on your permission settings. WHOOP’s privacy policy governs how it handles your data.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred to that company. We will notify you before this occurs.


4. DATA SECURITY

We protect your information through:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest

  • Secure password hashing

  • Limited employee access

  • Regular security assessments

No method of transmission is 100% secure. You use the App at your own risk.


5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information while your account is active and for up to 30 days after deletion. Some information may be retained longer for legal compliance (e.g., billing records: 7 years).


6. YOUR RIGHTS

Access & Correction: Update your information in App settings or contact us to request access to your data.

Deletion: Delete your account in App settings or email us. Some data may be retained for legal purposes.

WHOOP Integration: Disconnect WHOOP in App settings (Account > Integrations). This stops future data sync but doesn’t delete previously synced data.

Opt-Out of Marketing: Click “unsubscribe” in emails or adjust settings in Account > Notifications.

California Residents: You have the right to request information about data collected, request deletion, and opt out of sales (we don’t sell data). Email us with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.


7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.


8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated via email with 30 days’ notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.



SUMMARY

  • We collect: Account info, training data, WHOOP recovery metrics (with your authorization)

  • We use it for: Personalized training plans and adaptive workout recommendations

  • We protect it: Through encryption, secure storage, and limited access

  • We don’t sell it: Your data is never sold to third parties

  • You control it: Access, correct, or delete your data anytime

By using The Durable Athlete, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


Version 1.0 | Effective January 1, 2026