Quick summary
You choose what to share
Profile details and location are used only when needed for Bjiru features.
No sale of personal data
We do not sell your personal information or training journal data.
Security matters
We use hashed passwords, HTTPS, authentication controls, and restricted access.
You can make requests
Use the form below for access, correction, deletion, or listing updates.
What we collect
Information you provide:
- Email address and username
- Profile information you choose to share
- Location, if enabled, for finding nearby gyms
Automatically collected:
- Device type and operating system
- App usage data
- IP address for security
We don't collect health records, biometric data, or government identifiers.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Operate the app and provide features
- Help you discover gyms and training opportunities
- Send important updates
- Improve the app experience
- Keep the platform secure
We do not sell your personal information.
Security
Your account is protected by Django's authentication framework. Passwords are hashed using PBKDF2 with SHA-256.
We use HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, and restricted system access. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
Data storage
Your information may be stored on servers outside Australia, including in the United States. We use third-party providers like Heroku to host our services. By using the app, you consent to this overseas storage.
Your rights
You can:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Delete your account through the app
General Inquiry Form - support@bjiru.app
What can we help with?
- Gym or listing updates — corrections to names, addresses, schedules, or other public gym information
- Data deletion — removing your account or personal data from Bjiru
- Access to your data — requesting a copy of personal information we hold
- General queries — privacy questions or anything else about how we handle your information
Include the email tied to your Bjiru account, if relevant, and enough detail for us to find you or the listing you mean.
Other details
Sharing: We may share information with service providers who help operate the app, if required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of Bjiru.
Children: Bjiru is not intended for users under 16.
Third-party links: The app may link to external websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices.
Policy changes: We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated date.