Last Updated: October 8, 2026 · Version: 1.0 · Effective Date: December 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms and Conditions between Push Beyond ("Processor," "we," "us") and users of the Push Beyond mobile application ("Controller," "you," "user"). This DPA outlines how we process personal data on your behalf and ensures compliance with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR")
- UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR")
- Other applicable data protection laws
Contact Information:
- Email: privacy@push-beyond.com
2. Definitions
Term Definition Personal Data Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person Special Category Data Personal data revealing racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, genetic data, biometric data, health data, or sex life/orientation Processing Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion) Data Controller The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data Term Definition Data Processor The entity that processes personal data on behalf of the controller Subprocessor A third party engaged by the processor to process personal data Data Subject The individual whose personal data is being processed
3. Roles and Responsibilities
3.1 Push Beyond as Processor
When you use Push Beyond to track your fitness activities, we act as a Data Processor processing your personal data according to your instructions (your use of the app and consent choices).
3.2 User as Controller
As a user, you act as the Data Controller for your personal data. You determine:
- What data to input into the app
- Which consent options to enable
- Which third-party services to connect
- When to delete your data
3.3 Joint Controller Scenarios
For certain social features (sharing posts, comments), we may act as Joint Controllers as we both determine purposes of processing.
4. Data Processing Details
4.1 Subject Matter
Processing of personal data through the Push Beyond mobile application for fitness tracking, social features, and related services.
4.2 Duration
Processing continues for the duration of your use of the Push Beyond application and until deletion of your account plus any legally required retention periods.
4.3 Nature and Purpose
Purpose Nature of Processing Account Management Collection, storage, authentication Fitness Tracking Collection, storage, analysis, display Social Features Collection, storage, sharing, display Third-Party Sync Collection, import, storage Analytics Collection, aggregation, analysis Push Notifications Collection, transmission AI Features Collection, anonymization, transmission, analysis
4.4 Categories of Data Subjects
- Registered users of Push Beyond aged 16 and older
4.5 Types of Personal Data
Standard Personal Data:
- Account data (email, username, profile information)
- Usage data (app interactions, preferences)
- Device data (device type, OS, push tokens)
- Social data (posts, comments, likes, friend connections)
Special Category Data (GDPR Article 9):
- Health and fitness data (workouts, activities, personal records)
- Biometric data (if imported from Strava: heart rate)
5. Processor Obligations
5.1 Lawful Processing
We process personal data only:
- In accordance with your documented instructions (app usage and consent)
- As required by applicable law
- With appropriate legal basis (consent, contract performance)
5.2 Confidentiality
We ensure that persons authorized to process personal data:
- Have committed to confidentiality
- Are bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations
- Receive data protection training
5.3 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures: Technical Measures: Measure Implementation Encryption in Transit HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ for all data transmission Encryption at Rest AES-256 encryption for sensitive data Token Encryption Encrypted storage of third-party tokens Secure Storage Platform-specific secure storage (Keychain/Keystore) Password Security Industry-standard hashing algorithms Access Controls JWT-based authentication with expiration Organizational Measures:
- Regular security assessments
- Access control policies
- Incident response procedures
- Security training for personnel
5.4 Subprocessor Engagement
Before engaging subprocessors, we:
- Conduct due diligence on data protection practices
- Ensure contractual obligations equivalent to this DPA
- Maintain an updated list of subprocessors (see Section 7)
5.5 Data Subject Rights
We assist you in responding to data subject requests: Right How We Support Access Export My Data feature (Settings > Privacy) Right How We Support Rectification Profile editing within app Erasure Delete My Account feature Portability JSON/CSV data export Restriction Consent management controls Objection Consent withdrawal options
5.6 Data Breach Notification
In case of a personal data breach, we will:
- Notify you without undue delay (within 72 hours where feasible)
- Provide details: nature of breach, data affected, likely consequences, measures
taken
- Document all breaches and actions taken
5.7 Audit and Inspection
Upon reasonable request, we will:
- Provide information necessary to demonstrate compliance
- Allow for audits by you or an authorized auditor
- Cooperate with supervisory authorities
5.8 Data Return and Deletion
Upon termination of services or request:
- Export your data in portable format
- Delete personal data within 30 days of account deletion
- Retain only data required by law with documented justification
6. Controller Obligations
As a user (Controller), you are responsible for:
6.1 Lawful Instructions
- Ensuring your use of the app complies with applicable laws
- Providing accurate personal data
- Not uploading unlawful content
6.2 Consent
- Providing valid consent for data processing
- Obtaining any necessary third-party consents before sharing their data
6.3 Data Subject Rights
- Responding to data subject requests using provided tools
- Contacting us if additional assistance is needed
7. Subprocessors
7.1 Authorized Subprocessors
We currently use the following subprocessors: Subprocessor Purpose Location Data Types Supabase Inc. Database, authentication, file storage EU (Frankfurt) Account data, workout data, social data Strava Inc. Activity sync (when connected) United States Activity data, GPS routes, performance metrics Expo (650 Industries) Push notification delivery United States Device tokens, notification content OpenAI AI features (optional); safety screening of user text United States Anonymized workout summaries; anonymized post, comment and profile text
7.2 Subprocessor Requirements
All subprocessors are required to:
- Implement appropriate security measures
- Process data only as instructed
- Comply with applicable data protection laws
- Maintain confidentiality obligations
7.3 International Transfers
For transfers outside the EEA, we use:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Additional safeguards where required (encryption, anonymization)
7.4 Updates to Subprocessors
We will notify you of any intended changes to subprocessors:
- Through updates to this DPA
- Via app notifications for significant changes
- You may object to new subprocessors within 14 days
8. International Data Transfers
8.1 Primary Data Location
Your data is primarily stored in the European Union (Frankfurt, Germany) through Supabase.
8.2 Transfer Mechanisms
When data is transferred outside the EU/EEA: Destination Mechanism Additional Safeguards United States (Strava) Standard Contractual Clauses Optional integration only United States (Expo) Standard Contractual Clauses Limited to push tokens United States (OpenAI) Standard Contractual Clauses Data anonymization
8.3 Transfer Impact Assessment
We have assessed that transfers to the United States are appropriate because:
- SCCs provide adequate legal protection
- Subprocessors maintain robust security measures
- Sensitive data is encrypted or anonymized
- You have control over which integrations to enable
9. Data Retention
9.1 Retention Periods
Data Category Retention Period Justification Account data Until account deletion Contract performance Workout/activity data Until account deletion Contract performance Social content Until deleted or account deletion Contract performance Consent records 3 years after withdrawal GDPR compliance (Art. 7) Audit logs 2 years Security and legal compliance Anonymized analytics Indefinitely Legitimate interest
9.2 Automatic Cleanup
- Cached workout drafts: 7 days
- Expired push tokens: Periodic cleanup
- Session data: Upon logout
9.3 Post-Deletion Retention
After account deletion:
- Personal data deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized data may be retained for analytics
- Legal holds may extend retention where required by law
10. Security Incident Response
10.1 Incident Classification
Severity Description Response Time Critical Data breach affecting multiple users Immediate High Unauthorized access attempt Within 4 hours Medium Security vulnerability discovered Within 24 hours Low Minor security improvement needed Within 7 days
10.2 Breach Response Process
- Detection: Identify and contain the incident
- Assessment: Determine scope and severity
- Notification: Notify affected users and authorities as required
- Remediation: Fix vulnerability and restore security
- Review: Document lessons learned and improve processes
10.3 Your Notification
In case of a breach affecting your data:
- Notification within 72 hours
- Description of breach nature
- Contact information for questions
- Recommended protective measures
11. Data Protection Impact Assessment
For high-risk processing activities, we conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Current DPIAs completed for:
- Health/fitness data processing (GDPR Article 9)
- Third-party data sharing (Strava integration)
- AI processing features
DPIA considerations include:
- Necessity and proportionality of processing
- Risks to data subjects
- Measures to address risks
- Consultation with DPO where required
12. Data Protection Officer
While we may not be legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer, privacy inquiries should be directed to: Privacy Contact: This contact handles:
- Data subject requests
- Privacy inquiries
- Complaint handling
- Regulatory communication
13. Amendments
This DPA may be updated to reflect:
- Changes in data processing activities
- New subprocessors
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Security improvements
Significant changes will be notified through the app. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law
This DPA shall be governed by:
- For EU users: Laws of the European Union (GDPR) and the laws of Belgium
- For UK users: Laws of the United Kingdom (UK GDPR)
- For other users: Laws of Belgium
Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the judicial district where the Data Controller is established.
15. Contact Information
For questions about this Data Processing Agreement: Email: privacy@push-beyond.com Website: push-beyond.com Supervisory Authority: EU users may lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.
16. Annexes
Annex A: Technical and Organizational Measures A.1 Physical Security
- Data centers with 24/7 security (via Supabase in Frankfurt)
- Access controls and monitoring
- Environmental controls
A.2 Network Security
- Firewall protection
- Intrusion detection systems
- DDoS protection
- TLS/HTTPS encryption
A.3 Application Security
- Secure development practices
- Regular security testing
- Code review processes
- Dependency vulnerability scanning
A.4 Access Management
- Role-based access controls
- Multi-factor authentication for systems
- Regular access reviews
- Audit logging
A.5 Data Protection
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Secure key management
- Regular backups
- Data minimization practices
Annex B: Data Subject Request Procedures Request Types:
- Access Request → Use "Export My Data" feature
- Rectification → Edit profile in app
- Erasure → Use "Delete My Account" feature
- Portability → Use data export (JSON/CSV)
- Restriction → Adjust consent settings
- Objection → Contact
Response Timeline:
- Acknowledgment: Within 3 business days
- Completion: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests)
This Data Processing Agreement was last updated on October 8, 2026.