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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 May 2026

Overview

STAmaster is a freediving Static Apnea training app for iOS. This policy explains what data the app collects, how it is used, and your rights.

Training Data (stays on your device)

Breath-hold durations, personal bests, contraction onset times, session notes, training table configurations, and onboarding preferences are all stored locally on your device using SwiftData.

Your data stays on your device. If you back up your iPhone, your STAmaster data is included in the backup.

Health Data

With your explicit permission, STAmaster reads the following from Apple Health for training readiness:

  • Heart rate variability / HRV (for morning readiness score)
  • Resting heart rate (for readiness score)
  • Blood oxygen / SpO2 (informational display)

Real-time heart rate during training sessions is provided by Bluetooth HR monitors, Apple Watch, or a connected pulse oximeter — not from HealthKit. Health data is never uploaded, transmitted to any server, or shared with any third party.

Pulse Oximeter Data

When you pair a Lepu PC-60FW (or compatible) pulse oximeter, STAmaster reads SpO2, pulse rate, and perfusion index directly over Bluetooth Low Energy. Samples are stored locally with the rest of your training data and are never written back to Apple Health (sensor lag would pollute Health app data) and never uploaded anywhere.

Bluetooth Permission

STAmaster requests Bluetooth permission only to connect to heart rate monitors and pulse oximeters that you explicitly pair. The app does not scan for or track unrelated Bluetooth devices.

Data We Do NOT Collect

  • No user accounts or registration required
  • No analytics, telemetry, or crash-reporting SDKs
  • No advertising identifiers or tracking pixels
  • No location data
  • No contacts, photos, camera, or microphone access
  • No data is sent to any external server

In-App Purchases

STAmaster is currently completely free with no in-app purchases. All features are available to every user at no cost.

Third-Party Services

STAmaster contains no third-party SDKs, analytics services, or advertising networks. There is no external communication with any server.

Apple Health Integration

STAmaster requests permission to read:

  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
  • Resting Heart Rate
  • Blood Oxygen (SpO2)

These are used solely for the training readiness score. Real-time heart rate during sessions comes from Bluetooth HR monitors or Apple Watch, not HealthKit.

You can revoke these permissions at any time in Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > STAmaster.

Background Audio

The app uses background audio mode to keep the timer running when your screen locks. It only plays coaching cues and does not record audio.

Data Retention and Deletion

All data is stored exclusively on your device. To delete all STAmaster data:

  • Delete the app from your iPhone to remove all local training data
  • To remove Health data: open the Health app > Browse > Activity > Workouts, and delete the relevant entries

Children

STAmaster is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Breath-hold training is a physical activity; all users should seek medical advice before training.

Safety Disclaimer

Freediving and breath-hold training carries inherent risks. STAmaster enforces a mandatory buddy-check before any wet static (in-water) training session. Never train breath-holding alone in water. This app is a training aid, not a safety device.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.