Fitness apps track your health data, location, sleep patterns, and physical activity. This intimate health data is highly valuable.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major fitness apps services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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S
Strava
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Activity data visible to followers, heatmaps public | View Review → |
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P
Peloton
|
50 | C | Workout data shared with social features | View Review → |
|
F
Fitbit
|
45 | C- | Google acquisition expanded health data collection | View Review → |
|
M
MyFitnessPal
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Diet data sold to advertisers, major breach history | View Review → |
Exercise, sleep, and diet data creates detailed health profiles.
Activity routes reveal home, work, and frequent locations.
Health data could be used for insurance underwriting.
Fitness apps have been frequent targets of data breaches.
We also analyze fitness apps terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Fitness Apps →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.