Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what BenchPress AI processes or collects, how the information is obtained, why it is used, where it is stored, when it is shared, and the choices available to users.

1. On-Device Camera and Computer-Vision Processing

BenchPress AI requests camera permission so it can analyze bench press movement, count repetitions, estimate bar path and speed, evaluate tilt or balance, and generate workout feedback.

Live camera frames are analyzed locally on the user's device using Apple's AVFoundation, Vision, and Core ML frameworks. Raw camera frames, photos, videos, body-pose landmarks, and form-analysis results are not sent to the BenchPress AI developer, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or any other third-party AI service.

BenchPress AI does not use a third-party AI service. The word "AI" in the app name refers to automated on-device computer-vision analysis.

Raw live camera data is not retained after analysis unless the user deliberately creates or exports a highlight, screenshot, or saved posture snapshot through an app feature. User-created exports remain under the user's control and are shared only when the user chooses to share them.

2. Workout and Performance Data

The app may create and store workout information such as:

• Weight
• Repetition count
• Workout date and time
• Total volume
• Estimated one-repetition maximum
• Bar speed and bar path
• Bar tilt and balance feedback
• Form or grind scores
• Ranks, streaks, progress, rewards, packs, or cards
• Session reports and saved posture snapshots

This information is used to provide workout tracking, reports, history, progress, ranks, rewards, and related app features. It is stored locally on the device unless the user separately gives permission to enable Apple CloudKit features.

3. Optional Apple iCloud and CloudKit

Apple CloudKit is the only optional cloud service used by BenchPress AI. CloudKit is not required to use the app's local workout features.

Before CloudKit is enabled, the app displays the exact data involved and requires the user to select an explicit permission checkbox. The user may instead select Continue without iCloud.

Data sent to the user's private Apple CloudKit database after permission

• Workout sessions and history
• Saved posture snapshots contained in session history
• Progress data, owned reward cards, unopened packs, and rank state
• A trial/access ledger containing free reps used, sample completion time, prior verified Pro access, clock-integrity information, and update timestamps
• The user's CloudKit record identifier, used to associate private records with the user's Apple Account

The private database is used for cross-device sync and recovery. Private CloudKit data is not displayed to other BenchPress AI users.

Data sent to the app's public Apple CloudKit database after permission

• The user's chosen leaderboard display name
• Rank and score
• Streak
• Total repetitions
• Best or heaviest weight
• Estimated one-repetition maximum
• Total volume
• Form score
• Set or session count
• Update time

Public leaderboard information can be seen by other BenchPress AI users. Users should not use a real name, sensitive personal information, or other private information as a leaderboard display name.

Data never uploaded to CloudKit

• Raw live camera frames
• Raw workout video
• Apple Account password

Apple processes CloudKit information under Apple's privacy, security, and service terms. BenchPress AI relies on Apple to provide privacy and security protections at least equivalent to the protections described in this policy for data handled through CloudKit.

4. Local Device Storage and Keychain

Workout history and app settings may be stored locally on the device. The app also stores a limited trial/access ledger in the iOS Keychain to prevent repeated use of one-time free access. This ledger may include free reps used, the sample completion time, prior verified Pro access, clock-integrity information, and update timestamps.

Keychain information can remain after a normal app deletion. If the user enables iCloud, the trial/access ledger may also be stored in the user's private CloudKit database for recovery across devices or reinstalls.

5. Subscriptions and Purchase Status

Purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store and StoreKit. BenchPress AI does not receive the user's full payment-card number.

The app checks Apple StoreKit subscription entitlement and verified transaction history to unlock Pro features, restore purchases, and determine whether prior free or Pro access has been used. A limited purchase/access status may be included in the private CloudKit trial/access ledger when the user has enabled iCloud.

6. Support Communications

When a user contacts support, the developer receives the email address, message, and any screenshots or files that the user voluntarily sends. This information is used to respond to the request, investigate problems, handle privacy or deletion requests, and maintain appropriate support or legal records.

7. Device Information, Diagnostics, Advertising, and Tracking

The app does not include third-party advertising, cross-app tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs. BenchPress AI does not sell personal information.

Apple may process App Store, purchase, crash, or device diagnostics according to the user's Apple settings and Apple's own policies. BenchPress AI may receive information made available by Apple to developers for app operation, purchase verification, crash investigation, or App Store administration.

8. How Information Is Used

Information is used only as needed to:

• Provide on-device bench press analysis and workout feedback
• Count reps and generate workout metrics
• Save local workout history and progress
• Provide optional cross-device sync through private Apple CloudKit
• Operate the optional public leaderboard
• Manage ranks, streaks, rewards, packs, and cards
• Verify subscriptions and restore purchases
• Prevent repeated trial or sample abuse
• Respond to support and privacy requests
• Maintain security, reliability, and legal compliance

9. Data Sharing

BenchPress AI does not share personal data with a third-party AI service.

When the user explicitly enables iCloud, the app shares the specific private and public data listed in Section 3 with Apple CloudKit. Public leaderboard data is also visible to other BenchPress AI users. Information may additionally be disclosed when required by law, necessary to protect users or the service, or necessary to respond to a valid legal request.

10. Data Retention

Local workout history remains until the user deletes it, resets the app data, or removes it through available app controls.

Private CloudKit information may remain while iCloud sync is enabled and until it is deleted through the app, the user's Apple Account or iCloud controls where available, or a verified deletion request.

Public leaderboard information may remain until it is replaced, removed, or deleted following a verified request. Trial/access information may be retained as reasonably necessary to enforce one-time access and prevent abuse. Support emails may be retained for customer service, security, dispute resolution, and legal recordkeeping.

11. User Choices and Permission

Users can:

• Deny or disable camera permission through iOS Settings, although core tracking will not function
• Choose Continue without iCloud to avoid CloudKit sync and public leaderboard submission
• Decline the CloudKit permission checkbox
• Manage or cancel subscriptions through Apple Account subscription settings
• Delete available workout history inside the app
• Request access, correction, or deletion by emailing info@benchpressai.com

12. Data Deletion Requests

To request deletion of a leaderboard entry or other identifiable app data, email info@benchpressai.com.

Include enough information to identify the relevant record. Verification may be required before deletion. Certain information may be retained when reasonably necessary for legal compliance, security, fraud prevention, payment disputes, or enforcement of one-time access.

13. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect information. Local data uses iOS storage and Keychain protections where implemented. Optional cloud data uses Apple CloudKit. No app, device, network, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

14. Children and Age Requirement

BenchPress AI is intended for adults age 18 or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. The service is not directed to children. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information, contact the developer for review and deletion where appropriate.

15. International Users

Apple CloudKit and other Apple platform services may process information in locations where Apple or its service providers operate. Data-protection laws may differ between jurisdictions.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes may be presented in the app for renewed acceptance. The updated date at the top identifies the current version.

17. Privacy Contact

For support, legal, privacy, access, correction, or deletion requests, contact info@benchpressai.com.

Terms & Conditions

These Terms govern access to and use of BenchPress AI. By downloading, accessing, or using the app, the user agrees to these Terms. A user who does not agree must not use the app.

1. Eligibility

Users must be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority where they live, to use BenchPress AI.

2. Fitness and Safety Disclaimer

BenchPress AI provides automated workout tracking, movement feedback, progress tracking, and motivational features. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, physical therapy, emergency assistance, or professional coaching.

Weightlifting can be dangerous. Users perform exercises at their own risk and are responsible for proper form, safe equipment, appropriate weights, collars where appropriate, safety arms or pins, a qualified spotter, and a safe training environment.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy

Rep counts, speed, tilt, balance feedback, form feedback, ranks, scores, and estimated one-repetition maximum values are estimates and may be inaccurate, delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Users must not rely solely on the app for safety, medical, training, or competition decisions.

4. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for using the app safely and lawfully, protecting their device and equipment, obtaining consent before capturing another person, choosing appropriate training intensity, stopping when conditions become unsafe, and protecting their display name and Apple Account.

5. Prohibited Uses

Users may not endanger themselves or others, misuse public features, manipulate leaderboards or access systems, interfere with the app or Apple services, use another person's information without permission, or reverse engineer or exploit the app except where applicable law permits.

6. Public Leaderboard

Users choose the display name used on the public leaderboard. Do not use sensitive personal information. Objectionable, fraudulent, unsafe, or unlawful names or entries may be removed or restricted. Reports may be sent through the in-app reporting option or to info@benchpressai.com.

7. Subscriptions, Trials, and Paid Features

BenchPress AI may offer auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscriptions, introductory trials, and limited one-time sample access. The title, duration, localized price, trial or sample eligibility, and renewal terms are shown before purchase or activation.

Payment is charged through the user's Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled under Apple's subscription rules. Users can manage or cancel subscriptions through Apple Account settings. Apple handles billing and refund requests under App Store policies.

8. Optional Apple iCloud and CloudKit

iCloud features are optional. Before CloudKit sharing begins, the app identifies the data involved and asks for explicit permission. Users who continue without iCloud can use local workout features, but CloudKit history sync and the public leaderboard are disabled.

9. App Changes and Availability

Features may be modified, updated, suspended, limited, or discontinued for technical, legal, security, maintenance, or business reasons.

10. Intellectual Property

BenchPress AI software, design, branding, graphics, text, and features are owned by the developer or licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Users receive a limited, personal, non-transferable, revocable license for lawful personal use.

11. No Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the app is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of accuracy, safety, completeness, uninterrupted operation, security, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developer is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages; lost profits or data; or injuries, accidents, unsafe lifting, equipment failure, incorrect form, inaccurate outputs, or training decisions arising from use of the app. Rights that cannot legally be excluded remain unaffected.

13. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developer and service providers from claims, losses, or expenses arising from unlawful use, violation of these Terms, unsafe workout activity, or violation of another person's rights.

14. Apple Standard EULA

Use of BenchPress AI is also governed by Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement:

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Apple is not responsible for maintaining or supporting BenchPress AI except as required by applicable law. If these supplemental terms conflict with Apple's Standard EULA, Apple's Standard EULA controls to the extent required by Apple's terms or applicable law.

15. Termination

Access may be limited or terminated if a user violates these Terms, manipulates app systems, creates risk for others, or uses the app unlawfully. Users may stop using the app at any time.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, subject to mandatory consumer-protection rights and conflict-of-law rules that cannot legally be excluded.

17. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Material changes may be presented for renewed acceptance. The updated date at the top identifies the current version.

18. Contact

For support, legal, privacy, or data requests, contact info@benchpressai.com.