What Data We Read
Sendero Coaching requests read-only access to the following Apple Health data types:
| Category | Data Types |
|---|---|
| Activity | Step count, active energy burned, basal energy burned, Apple Exercise Time |
| Nutrition | Dietary energy (calories), protein, carbohydrates, total fat |
| Workouts | Workout sessions (type and duration), heart rate during workouts, cycling power, cycling cadence, running power |
Why We Read This Data
Sendero syncs your Apple Health data to your coach's dashboard so they can monitor your progress, adjust your health protocol, and provide informed guidance. This is the core functionality of the app.
For example, your coach can see whether you hit your step goal, review your macronutrient intake, or track your workout frequency and intensity over time.
Who Can See Your Data
Only the health coaches you are explicitly linked to through Sendero can see your health data. No one else has access. You are linked to a coach only when you accept their invitation.
What We Do Not Do
Sendero does not:
- Write any data to Apple Health. Sendero is read-only in production.
- Share your health data with data brokers or advertisers.
- Use your health data for advertising or user tracking.
- Collect the Apple Advertising Identifier (IDFA).
- Include any third-party analytics or advertising SDKs in the app.
Your health data is stored on Sendero's servers and may be processed using AI to generate coaching insights for your coach. The AI provider does not save your data and does not use it for model training.
Background Data Access
Sendero registers for HealthKit background delivery so that new health data syncs to your coach without requiring you to open the app. Background syncs occur at approximately hourly intervals using Apple's HKObserverQuery API.
This means that when you complete a workout or log a meal, the data is available to your coach shortly afterward, even if the Sendero app is not in the foreground.
Data Storage and Retention
Your health data is stored securely on Sendero's servers for as long as your account is active. Data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored in encrypted-at-rest databases.
If you delete your account, all associated health data is permanently removed from our servers. This action cannot be undone.
Your Control
You are always in control of your health data:
- You choose which data types to share when Sendero requests Apple Health access.
- You can revoke Sendero's access at any time through the Health app on your iPhone: Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices > Sendero Coaching.
- You can delete your Sendero account entirely from within the app, which permanently removes all your data.
For more information about how we handle all user data, see our full Privacy Policy.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].