RecoveryLab Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to RecoveryLab! This document outlines our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which govern your use of the RecoveryLab website, application, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these terms.

If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, the terms "you" and "your" shall refer to the entity. By signing up, you acknowledge that you have the authority to agree to these terms on behalf of the entity.

1. Terms of Service

1.1 Account Registration and Security

  • You must be at least 13 years of age to use RecoveryLab. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
  • Your login may only be used by the person who registered. Shared logins are not permitted.
  • You may not use RecoveryLab for illegal or unauthorized purposes, including violation of copyright and trademark laws.
  • We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms.

1.2 Service Description

  • RecoveryLab provides tools for tracking, analyzing, and visualizing wellness data, including integration with Garmin Connect.
  • We provide the Service on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
  • Support for RecoveryLab services is available in English via email.
  • We do not guarantee that the Service will meet your specific requirements, be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

1.3 Garmin Connect Integration

  • To enable Garmin Connect integration, you authorize RecoveryLab to access your Garmin Connect account through Garmin's official OAuth2 authorization system.
  • By connecting your Garmin account, you explicitly consent to the transfer of your fitness and health data to RecoveryLab for the purpose of providing personalized wellness insights and health tracking services.
  • You understand that your data will be processed according to our privacy policy and that Garmin's data practices are governed by their own privacy policy at https://www.garmin.com/privacy/connect.
  • You may revoke this authorization at any time by disconnecting your Garmin account from RecoveryLab or by withdrawing your consent through your account settings.
  • RecoveryLab is not affiliated with Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Use of Garmin Connect is subject to Garmin's own terms of service and privacy policy.
  • RecoveryLab does not sell, rent, or trade your Garmin data to third parties. All data is used exclusively for providing personalized wellness insights to you.

1.4 Limitations and Restrictions

  • You must not modify, adapt, or hack the Service or modify another website to falsely imply association with RecoveryLab.
  • You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission.
  • You must not upload, post, host, or transmit unsolicited email, messages, or "spam."
  • You must not transmit any malware, viruses, or code of a destructive nature.
  • You must not attempt to reverse engineer any RecoveryLab code or third-party code used by RecoveryLab.

1.5 Affiliate Links

  • RecoveryLab may include affiliate links to third-party products or services.
  • If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
  • We only promote products and services we believe will be valuable to our users.

1.6 Changes to Terms

  • We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting updates on our website.
  • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

1.7 Termination

  • You may cancel your account at any time by following the cancellation process in your account settings.
  • RecoveryLab reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account for any reason at any time.
  • Upon termination, your account will be deactivated, and you may lose access to your content.

1.8 Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, RecoveryLab shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages.
  • This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from the use or inability to use the Service.

1.9 Governing Law

These Terms of Service and your use of the Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

2. Privacy Policy

2.1 Information We Collect

Account Information:

  • When you register, we collect your email address, name, and password (stored in encrypted form).
  • You may optionally provide additional profile information such as your height, weight, birth date, gender, and activity level.

Wellness Data:

  • We collect wellness data that you manually enter into the Service.
  • With your permission, we collect wellness data from connected services like Garmin Connect, including but not limited to:
    • Activity data (steps, exercise, distance)
    • Sleep data (duration, quality, patterns)
    • Heart rate data (resting, active)
    • Other health metrics (stress levels, body battery, HRV)

Technical Information:

  • We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service, including:
    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device information
    • Usage data and analytics
    • Cookies and similar technologies

2.2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Generate insights and recommendations based on your wellness data
  • Protect the Service and enforce our terms
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Service

2.3 Garmin Connect Integration and Data Processing

Data Collection and Usage

When you connect your Garmin account to RecoveryLab, we collect and process the following data from your Garmin Connect account:

  • Activity Data: Workout information, exercise details, performance metrics, steps, distance, calories burned
  • Health Data: Sleep patterns, heart rate data, recovery metrics, stress levels, body battery
  • Personal Metrics: Training load, VO2 max, fitness age, and other wellness measurements

Purpose of Processing

We use your Garmin data exclusively to:

  • Provide personalized health and fitness insights and recommendations
  • Track and analyze your progress and recovery patterns over time
  • Generate customized workout suggestions and wellness tips
  • Create comprehensive dashboards showing your health trends and improvements
  • Combine Garmin data with other wellness metrics for holistic health analysis

Data Transfer to Garmin

By connecting your Garmin account, you consent to the transfer of your data to Garmin for the purpose of enabling this integration. For more information about Garmin's data practices, please review their privacy policy at: https://www.garmin.com/privacy/connect

Authentication and Security

  • We use Garmin's official OAuth2 authorization system for secure authentication
  • We do not store your Garmin username or password
  • We store only secure access tokens provided by Garmin for data synchronization
  • All data transmission between RecoveryLab and Garmin is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
  • We do not share your Garmin data with any third parties

Data Retention and Deletion

  • We retain your Garmin data only as long as your account is active and you maintain the connection
  • When you disconnect your Garmin account, we will delete your associated data within 30 days
  • You can request deletion of your Garmin data at any time through your account settings
  • After account deletion, we may retain anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be linked to you

2.4 Data Retention

  • We retain your account information for as long as your account is active.
  • We retain your wellness data indefinitely to provide historical tracking and insights.
  • You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
  • After account deletion, we may retain anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be linked to you.

2.5 Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect and defend our rights and property
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Selling Policy

RecoveryLab does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, including Garmin data, to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We use your data exclusively to provide personalized wellness insights and health tracking services to you.

Garmin Data Sharing

Your Garmin data is shared with Garmin only as necessary to enable the integration between your Garmin Connect account and RecoveryLab. This sharing is governed by Garmin's privacy policy and our data processing agreement with Garmin.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing

If we use artificial intelligence or machine learning to process your data, we will:

  • Clearly inform you about the nature and purpose of any AI processing
  • Obtain your explicit consent before using your data for AI training or processing
  • Provide you with the ability to easily withdraw consent at any time
  • Ensure that AI processing complies with applicable data protection laws
  • Update our practices to reflect changes in applicable laws or regulations

2.6 Data Security

  • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
  • We use encryption for sensitive data, including Garmin credentials.
  • Despite our efforts, no security measures are 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

2.7 Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

General Data Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
  • Portability: Export your wellness data in a standard, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes

Garmin-Specific Rights

  • Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent for Garmin data sharing at any time
  • Data Access: View all Garmin data we have collected about you
  • Data Correction: Request correction of any Garmin data that appears inaccurate
  • Data Deletion: Request complete deletion of all your Garmin data from our systems
  • Connection Management: Disconnect your Garmin account at any time through your account settings
  • Processing Control: Control which types of Garmin data are shared with RecoveryLab

How to Exercise Your Rights

  • Use the data management tools in your account settings
  • Contact us directly at support@recoverylab.fit
  • For Garmin-specific requests, you can also contact Garmin directly
  • We will respond to your request within 30 days
  • We may require identity verification before processing certain requests

Additional Rights

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • File a complaint with relevant data protection authorities if you believe your rights have been violated

2.8 Children's Privacy

RecoveryLab is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

2.9 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

2.10 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@recoverylab.fit

4. Acceptance

By using the RecoveryLab Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.