PRIVACY | Carbon Training Centre

Garmin Connect Data Integration

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Carbon Training Centre operates carbontc.co. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you connect your Garmin account to our Service through the Garmin Connect API. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Service and authorizing access to your Garmin Connect data, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you authorize our Service to access your Garmin Connect account, we may collect the following categories of data:

2.1 Health and Activity Data

Daily step count and distance traveled
Heart rate data (resting, active, and continuous monitoring)
Sleep data (duration, sleep stages, and sleep quality metrics)
Stress level measurements
Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings
Body composition data (weight, body fat percentage, BMI)
Calories burned (active and resting)
Floors climbed
Intensity minutes and active minutes
Hydration data
Respiration rate

2.2 Activity and Workout Data

Detailed activity summaries for over 30 activity types (running, cycling, swimming, etc.)
GPS route and location data recorded during activities
Pace, speed, cadence, and power data
Training load, training status, and performance metrics
Personal records and achievements

2.3 Women’s Health Data

If you have opted in to Garmin’s Menstrual Cycle Tracking or Pregnancy Tracking features, we may receive menstrual cycle schedule data and pregnancy tracking information, only if you explicitly grant access to this data category.

2.4 Device Information

We may receive basic information about your Garmin device, including device model and firmware version, to ensure compatibility and provide the best experience.

2.5 Account Information

We may receive your Garmin Connect display name and profile information as part of the authorization process.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect from the Garmin Connect API for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service and its features
To display your health and fitness data within our platform in a meaningful and personalized way
To generate insights, analytics, and reports based on your activity and health data
To deliver training plans, workout recommendations, or coaching features (if applicable)
To communicate with you about your account or the Service
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. How We Share Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to contractual obligations to protect your data.

With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Your data is stored on secure servers located in [specify region, e.g., the United States]. We retain your Garmin Connect data only for as long as necessary to provide our Service or as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Revoke Access: You may disconnect your Garmin account from our Service at any time through your account settings or through the Garmin Connect app under Third-Party Access. Revoking access will stop future data collection from Garmin Connect.

Request Deletion: You may request that we delete all Garmin Connect data we have collected about you by contacting us at [your contact email]. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

Access and Portability: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you in a portable format.

Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

Opt-Out of Analytics: You may opt out of aggregated or anonymized analytics by contacting us.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your data. Our legal basis for processing your Garmin Connect data is your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including Garmin Connect. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with, including the Garmin Privacy Policy available at garmin.com/privacy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Carbon Training Centre

2307 Thornton Rd. #105, Austin, Texas, 78704

Email: Hello@carbontc.co