Scorch Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026. This policy explains how Scorch collects, uses, and protects information when you use the app and website.

Contact

Privacy and legal requests: legal@scorchapp.xyz.

Data we collect

Account

Email, optional display or race name, preferences, and authentication identifiers.

Race data

Race entries, routes, telemetry, precise GPS during active races, finish confidence, in-app results, and recaps.

Fitness signals

Run pace, imported activities, optional heart-rate/cadence signals, and integrity review events. Apple Health matching is not enabled in the default launch build.

Location

Scorch uses location for nearby race discovery, live route progress, finish detection, and integrity review. During an active race, Scorch may continue collecting location while the app is in the background or the screen is locked if you grant permission.

How we use data

We use data to operate races, discover nearby public races, calculate staggered starts, upload telemetry, detect finishes, verify integrity, notify users, provide support, and improve reliability.

Apple Health

Apple Health evidence matching is disabled in the default closed TestFlight release candidate. If Scorch later creates a separate permissioned Apple Health build, it will request Apple Health access only after the athlete chooses to grant permission.

Paid features

Paid races, prizes, and payouts are disabled for the current free launch. Payment and payout data would only apply if those features are separately approved and enabled later.

Requests

To request access, correction, or deletion, email legal@scorchapp.xyz.