1. Introduction
Welcome to Surge, an application developed by averyio ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the Surge app, how it is used, and how it is protected. By downloading and using Surge, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Information Collection and Use
We do not collect, store, or share any personal information about you. Surge is designed to function without requiring you to create an account, provide an email address, or share any personally identifiable information directly with averyio. All data generated by your use of the app remains entirely on your local device unless otherwise specified below through Apple's standard services.
3. Purchases
Surge is a paid app with a one-time upfront purchase. It contains no In-App Purchases and no subscriptions — every feature is included in the price.
Payment Processing: Your purchase is processed directly and securely by Apple via the App Store.
Data Access: We do not have access to your payment information, credit card details, or Apple ID credentials.
Earlier versions: Surge previously offered an optional "Surge Pro" In-App Purchase. That purchase, where made, was processed entirely by Apple; we never received or stored any payment details, and all features it unlocked are now included for every user.
For more information on how Apple handles your payment data, please review the Apple Privacy Policy.
4. Analytics and Usage Data
We do not use any third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.) within Surge.
We only have access to anonymized, aggregated analytics provided by Apple App Store Connect. This data is entirely controlled by your iOS device settings and is only shared with us if you have opted-in to share app analytics with developers.
This data may include:
- App crash reports
- Number of downloads and deletions
- General usage metrics (e.g., sessions per active device)
This information is strictly used to identify bugs, improve the app's performance, and understand general user engagement. It cannot be used to identify you personally. You can change your analytics sharing preferences at any time in your iOS device Settings (Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements).
5. Third-Party Services and Advertising
No Ads: Surge does not display any advertisements.
No Tracking: We do not use any third-party tracking software, advertising networks, or SDKs that collect data on our behalf.
Ratings and Reviews: Surge may occasionally ask whether you would like to rate it, using Apple's standard in-app rating prompt. It asks only just after you finish a workout, and at most once per version of the app. iOS decides whether the prompt actually appears and shows it no more than three times in any 365-day period. A rating or review you leave goes from your device directly to Apple and is handled under the Apple Privacy Policy; the app never sees it, and we receive nothing from the prompt itself — not even whether you rated. Ratings and written reviews reach us only as Apple publishes them on the App Store. To decide when to ask, the app keeps a count of completed workouts and the version it last asked on, on your device; nothing is sent to us. You can turn these prompts off for every app in Settings > App Store > In-App Ratings & Reviews.
6. Children's Privacy
Surge does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and publishing the updated policy within the app or on its App Store listing.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please visit our Contact Us page.