Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 March 2026

LiftForge ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled when you use the App.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for LiftForge is:

Giancarlo Mariot
Contact: liftforge.mariot.uk/support

2. Summary

LiftForge is designed to operate primarily on your device. We do not collect, store, transmit, sell, or share your personal data with external servers.

3. Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores the following information locally on your device using Apple-provided storage systems:

Workouts (SwiftData): sessions, exercises, sets, repetitions, weights, and templates.
Body measurements (SwiftData): weight entries, body fat entries, and timestamps.
Profile (UserDefaults): date of birth, biological sex, and height.
App preferences (UserDefaults): unit preferences and Health sync settings.
Exercise translations (cache directory): downloaded translation files for offline use.
Plate calculator settings (UserDefaults): selected barbell and available plates.

This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to us or to any third party.

4. Network Requests

The App may make limited read-only network requests to download static reference files, such as:

raw.githubusercontent.com/.../translations.json for exercise name translations.
raw.githubusercontent.com/.../bodyfat.json for body fat formula reference data.

These requests are used only to fetch static content. No personal data, workout data, profile data, or Health data is sent as part of these requests.

5. HealthKit Integration

LiftForge may integrate with Apple HealthKit if you choose to grant permission. HealthKit access is optional and under your control. For more information, see Apple's Health App & Privacy documentation.

Body Mass (Weight): read to import weight history; write to sync weight entries if enabled.
Date of Birth: read for age-based calculations.
Biological Sex: read for body composition calculations.
Height: read for BMI and body composition calculations.

Health data accessed by LiftForge is processed on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.

6. iCloud and CloudKit

Although the App includes an iCloud entitlement, cloud synchronisation is currently disabled. LiftForge does not use CloudKit at this time, and no user data is synced to iCloud by the App.

Note: Your device may include LiftForge data in standard iCloud or iTunes backups. This backup functionality is managed by Apple and your device settings, not by LiftForge. See Apple's Apple Account & Privacy documentation for details.

7. Notifications

LiftForge does not currently implement push notifications.

8. Analytics, Advertising, and Tracking

LiftForge does not use:

Third-party analytics services
Third-party crash reporting services
Advertising SDKs
Tracking technologies
Profiling for advertising or marketing purposes

9. In-App Purchases

In-app purchases are processed by Apple through StoreKit. LiftForge does not receive or store your payment card details, billing information, or financial account data. See Apple's App Store & Privacy documentation for details on how Apple handles purchases.

10. Data Export (Portability)

LiftForge allows you to export your workout and measurement data in CSV format. This export feature supports your right to data portability under applicable privacy laws.

11. Legal Bases and International Use

Where applicable under laws such as:

UK GDPR (United Kingdom)
EU GDPR (European Union, EEA, Switzerland)
CCPA/CPRA (California, USA)
LGPD (Brazil)
Privacy Act (Australia, New Zealand, Canada)

Any processing performed by LiftForge occurs locally on your device under your control. Where HealthKit permissions are used, they are based on your explicit consent through Apple's permission system.

Because LiftForge does not transmit personal data to external servers, it does not engage in cross-border transfers of your personal data.

12. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

LiftForge does not sell your personal information.
LiftForge does not share your personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising.
You may exercise your rights to access, delete, or correct your data directly within the App or by deleting the App.

13. Data Retention

Data stored by LiftForge remains on your device until you delete it within the App, remove the App, or erase your device storage through your own actions.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, or port your data. Because LiftForge stores data locally on your device, these rights can generally be exercised directly by:

Viewing and editing your data within the App
Using the Export feature to download your data
Deleting individual entries or uninstalling the App

15. Age Restrictions

LiftForge is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided data through the App, please contact us so we can assist with its removal.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.

17. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via our support page.

This Privacy Policy applies to LiftForge on Apple platforms unless and until replaced by a newer version.