Privacy Policy

Overview

Ironside is a workout tracker developed by Mitchell Seddon Henderson. This policy describes our privacy practices for the app.

Local data only

All workout and training data stays on your device. We do not operate cloud storage for your logs, and we do not sync your data to our servers.

No accounts or authentication

Ironside does not require sign-in. There are no user accounts, and we do not collect credentials for the app itself.

No ads, no tracking, minimal anonymous analytics

We do not use advertising networks or cross-app tracking. No personal data is collected or transmitted to us for marketing or profiling.

We collect a small set of anonymous usage signals (currently via TelemetryDeck) so we know the app is working: app launched, onboarding completed, first workout logged, and purchase made. These signals are tied to a random installation identifier — not your name, email, or device identity — and TelemetryDeck additionally hashes it. They never include your workout data, body measurements, or anything you type.

We may use privacy-respecting crash reporting (currently Sentry) to receive anonymised error reports when the app crashes. These reports contain stack traces and device context (OS version, app version) but not your workout data, personal information, or identifying details. Crash reporting helps us fix bugs quickly. You cannot opt-out of crash reporting at this time; if this matters to you please email us.

In-app purchases

Ironside is free to download with a limited trial (10 logged workouts or 30 days, whichever comes first). After the trial, a one-time Full Unlock purchase is required to continue using the app. A voluntary tip jar is also available. All payment handling, receipts, and billing data are managed by Apple. Ironside only receives a confirmation of entitlement from Apple — we do not receive or store your payment details, card numbers, or billing address. Your workout history remains viewable read-only and data export remains available without purchase. For refund requests, contact Apple Support directly.

Optional AI features

If you choose to use AI features in Direct BYOK mode (Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini), your API keys are stored only on your device. Requests are sent directly from your device to the AI provider you selected; they are not routed through Ironside servers. If you choose Backend proxy mode and a service is configured, AI requests are routed through the Ironside proxy so provider keys can stay server-side and quotas, kill switches, and abuse protection can be enforced.

AI chats, thumbs feedback, and editable coach memory are stored on your device. You can export AI data, clear coach memory, or delete all AI data from Settings. Ironside AI is for general strength-training education only and is not medical, dietetic, therapy, or emergency advice.

Apple Health & HealthKit

Where available, Ironside may integrate with Apple Health. With your explicit permission Ironside will:

• Write completed strength workouts (an HKWorkout with start/end time, an estimated calorie total, and metadata containing the workout name, set count and total volume).
• Write any bodyweight or body-fat measurement you log on the Body page, plus any value you save from the Settings panel.
• Read the latest weight, height and body-fat samples — only when you tap a Load or Sync button. Ironside never polls Apple Health in the background.

Apple Health data stays on your device and is shared only with the HealthKit store. To revoke access, open Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices → Ironside.

CSV import and export

Importing and exporting CSV files is processed entirely on your device. Files you choose are not uploaded to us.

How data is saved

Settings and app data persist using Capacitor Preferences on native builds and localStorage on the web. This storage remains on your device.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email ironsideapp@gmail.com.