Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Last Updated: 22 July 2025
Overview
5K QR Code ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App") available on iOS and Apple Watch platforms.
Key Point: Our app is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Parkrun ID: You manually enter your parkrun participant ID (e.g., A123456)
- Profile Information: Optional information such as name, home parkrun location, and country
- Performance Data: Parkrun results and statistics that you choose to track
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identifiers beyond what you voluntarily provide
- Location data or device tracking information
- Usage analytics or behavioral data
- Contacts or other app data from your device
- Advertising identifiers
How We Use Your Information
All information you provide is stored locally on your device and used solely for:
- Generating QR codes and barcodes for parkrun events
- Displaying your parkrun statistics and progress
- Syncing data between your iPhone and Apple Watch
- Providing local notifications for parkrun reminders
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only
All your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure SwiftData framework. No data is transmitted to our servers or any third-party services.
Device Security
Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features, including:
- Device encryption
- Secure app sandboxing
- iOS security protections
Apple Watch Sync
Data sync between your iPhone and Apple Watch uses Apple's secure WatchConnectivity framework and occurs only between your paired devices.
Third-Party Services
Parkrun.org Data
The app may fetch publicly available information from parkrun.org.uk to display your results and statistics. This data is:
- Publicly available on the parkrun website
- Retrieved only when you explicitly request it
- Stored locally on your device
- Not shared with us or any third parties
Venue Coordinates
The app includes a database of parkrun venue coordinates for mapping features. This data is:
- Publicly available information
- Stored locally within the app
- Used only for displaying venue locations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties. Since all data is stored locally on your device, we have no access to your information.
Legal Requirements
Since we do not collect or store user data on our servers, we cannot be compelled to provide user information to law enforcement or other parties.
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all your data within the app
- Modify: Edit or update your information at any time
- Delete: Remove individual entries or all data
- Export: Export your data in JSON format
Data Portability
The app includes an export feature that allows you to download all your data in a structured JSON format for backup or transfer purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since all data is stored locally on the device, parents and guardians maintain full control over their children's data.
International Users
The app is designed to work with parkrun events worldwide. All data processing occurs locally on your device, regardless of your location.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Providing notice within the app if changes are significant
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: fivekqrcode@gmail.com
Apple App Store Requirements
This app complies with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines regarding data collection and privacy. We do not collect any data that requires user consent under Apple's guidelines.