Privacy Policy & Technical Implementation

HeatPace - Smart Training Adjustments for Weather Conditions

Last updated: 10/5/2025

Quick Privacy Summary

We only collect what's needed to adjust your workouts:

Your Garmin workout schedule and basic account info
Weather data for your workout location
Your adjustment preferences and sync history

Your training data stays private, and you can delete everything anytime.

Data Collection & Usage

Data We Collect

• Account Information: Email address and Garmin user ID for authentication
• Workout Data: Your scheduled workouts and training plans from Garmin Coach to apply weather adjustments
• User Preferences: Unit preferences (metric/imperial), adjustment conservatism level, and default sport
• Location Data: Your workout location to fetch relevant weather conditions
• Weather Conditions: Environmental data including temperature, humidity, and heat index for your workout location
• Adjustment History: Records of workout adjustments, including original and modified workout data
• Sync Status: Information about successful or failed synchronization to your Garmin device

How We Use Your Data

• Weather-Based Calculations: Combine your scheduled workouts with local weather data to calculate adjusted paces and efforts
• Workout Synchronization: Upload modified workout files to your Garmin device
• Service Improvement: Anonymous analytics to improve our adjustment algorithms (no personal data)
• Support: Troubleshoot issues and provide customer support when requested

Technical Implementation

Secure OAuth Integration

Industry-standard OAuth 2.0 implementation with Garmin Connect IQ platform, ensuring user data remains private and secure.

Real-Time Weather Data

Integration with reliable weather APIs providing accurate temperature, humidity, and heat index data for precise calculations.

Scientific Algorithm

Based on peer-reviewed exercise physiology research, implementing established heat stress models for accurate training adjustments.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Progressive Web App architecture ensuring consistent performance across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.

Global Weather Coverage

Worldwide weather data coverage supporting athletes training anywhere, with location-based automatic updates.

Privacy by Design

Minimal data collection, transparent privacy policy, and secure data handling practices meeting modern privacy standards.

Garmin Connect IQ API Integration

Authentication: We use OAuth 2.0 for secure user authentication, following Garmin's recommended security practices. Users explicitly consent to data access during the connection process.

API Endpoints Used:

User profile and device information
Training calendar access for scheduled workouts
Activity upload for modified workout files
Device synchronization capabilities

Data Retention: We store minimal user data required for service functionality. Users can request data deletion at any time, and we comply within 30 days.

Security & Compliance

Data Encryption

All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS 1.3. Stored data is encrypted at rest using industry-standard methods.

Access Controls

Strict access controls limit data access to essential operations only. Role-based permissions ensure data security.

GDPR Compliance

Full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. Users have full control over their data.

Contact & Support

Contact Us

All Inquiries: support@heatpace.com

We Can Help With

• Data deletion or export requests

• Privacy and data sharing questions

• Technical support and troubleshooting

• General questions about HeatPace