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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Train-R (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services and when you connect your Garmin account or other integrated services.

By using Train-R and authorising us to access your Garmin data, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who we are

Controller: Mason Bickers

Service name: Train-R

Website: https://www.train-r.com

Email: info@train-r.com

We are responsible for the processing of your personal data in connection with Train-R.

2. Data we collect

When you connect your Garmin account to Train-R, we receive data via Garmin APIs. Depending on your authorisation, this may include:

Identity & account data

  • Garmin user ID
  • Display name
  • Email address (if shared)

Activity & fitness data

  • Activity type
  • Distance, duration, pace, cadence
  • Heart-rate data
  • GPS route data
  • Calories, elevation, steps
  • Training load & intensity

Device & technical data

  • Device type / model
  • Sync times and logs

We do not receive your Garmin password or payment details.

We may also collect usage analytics, notes, training goals, and any information you enter manually.

3. How we use your data

We use your Garmin and account data to operate and improve Train-R:

  • Operate and provide the Train-R service
  • Display and sync your training history
  • Generate personalised insights and recommendations
  • Analyse performance trends
  • Personalise training plans
  • Provide customer support
  • Maintain system security
  • Comply with Garmin API terms

We may use anonymised data for analytics and research. We do not sell your data.

4. Legal bases for processing (UK / EU)

  • Contract: providing the Train-R service
  • Consent: Garmin integration (you can withdraw any time)
  • Legitimate interests: improving service & security

5. How we share your data

  • Service providers (cloud, analytics, email)
  • Garmin where required for API use
  • Legal authorities if required by law

We never share identifiable fitness data for marketing.

6. Data storage, security and retention

Data is stored securely with encryption and safeguards. Garmin data is retained while your account is active.

Retention

  • Activity data stays while your account is active
  • Minimal logs may remain for debugging/security

You may request deletion or disconnect Garmin at any time.

7. Your rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

Contact: info@train-r.com

8. Disconnecting Garmin or deleting data

You may disconnect Garmin anytime via Garmin Connect or Train-R. After disconnecting, no new data will be received.

To delete stored Garmin data or your account, email: info@train-r.com

9. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside your home country. We apply appropriate safeguards where required.

10. Children

Train-R is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Policy. When we do, we update the "Last updated" date and may notify you via in-app alerts or email.

12. Contact us