Kino Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

We are Kino Vision, Inc. (doing business as "Kino", "Kino Fitness", and "Kino Health") ("we", "our", or "us"). At Kino, we prioritize your privacy and take your personal and health-related data seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you provide through our platform. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

To deliver an optimized and personalized user experience, Kino collects the following types of data:

    • Body Composition Metrics: We collect metrics such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone mass/density, and water mass. These measurements are integral to providing accurate insights and customizations to your fitness and health journey.
    • Demographic Data: Basic demographic information, including your height, weight, age, and ethnicity, is collected to enhance the accuracy of our analytics and tailor recommendations.
    • Personal Information: Your name and email address are collected to create your account, manage communications, and provide you with updates on your usage or features of Kino.
    • Third-Party Connections (Optional): Users may opt to connect their Kino account with other health apps, such as fitness wearables and platforms like Apple Health, to streamline data integration and enhance your overall experience.

This data allows us to deliver a highly customized experience and ensure that you receive the most value from using Kino.

2. Legal Compliance and Data Protection Standards

Given the sensitive nature of some of the information collected, our database and processes adhere to HIPAA compliance standards. This ensures that all health and biometric data is stored and processed securely and with the highest levels of confidentiality.

3. Methods of Data Collection

Data is collected primarily through two sources:

    • User Input: Any information you provide directly through the app, such as during account setup or when updating your profile.
    • Derived Data: Metrics calculated and generated from the Kino 3D Body Scans you perform using our platform. This includes insights and measurements tailored to your individual needs.

4. Data Storage and Processing

We utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) for secure storage of all collected data. AWS also supports our compute processes, ensuring seamless functionality for tasks like data processing, 3D body scan analysis, and providing real-time insights.

5. How We Use Your Data

The data collected through Kino is used exclusively to improve and enhance your user experience. Specifically, we use this information to:

    • Personalize features and insights based on your unique body composition and health metrics.
    • Analyze and improve the overall performance of Kino, ensuring a high-quality experience for all users.
We do not use your information for any purpose outside of improving or customizing your interactions with Kino.

6. Data Sharing Policy

Your data is never shared with external parties without your explicit consent. If at any point Kino seeks to share or integrate your data with external platforms or partners, you will be notified and required to provide specific permission.

7. Data Security Measures

We take the protection of your data seriously and have implemented a range of security measures to safeguard your information:

    • End-to-End Encryption: All data transferred to and from our servers is encrypted during transit and at rest.
    • De-Identification Practices: Wherever possible, we anonymize personal identifiers to ensure an additional layer of protection.
    • Access Control: Only trusted leaders within Kino have access to sensitive information stored on our AWS systems. Access is tightly monitored and regularly reviewed.

8. Data Breach Protocol

In the unlikely event of a data breach, Kino will take immediate action to minimize the impact on users and ensure a thorough resolution. This includes pausing all operations, notifying impacted users, and conducting a comprehensive investigation into the root cause. Preventative measures will be updated based on findings to ensure such incidents do not recur.

9. User Rights and Data Control

We are committed to empowering our users to manage their data:

    • Policy Acceptance: This Privacy Policy will be displayed in the Kino app, where users must review and accept its terms to continue using our services.
    • Data Deletion: Users have the right to permanently delete their account. Upon deletion, all associated data will be removed from Kino's databases within a reasonable timeframe.
    • Data Retention: We retain user data only while the user has an active Kino account. Data will be deleted if the account is inactive or upon account termination by the user.

10. Age Restrictions

Kino is only available to individuals aged 17 years or older. By using the app, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

11. Marketing Communications

Kino may send marketing-related emails to active users, such as updates on new features, promotions, or changes to our services. If you prefer not to receive these communications, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the email.

12. Policy Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. In such cases, we will notify users via email, and the updated policy will be available in the app. Continued use of Kino after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

At this time, Kino does not use cookies or other tracking technologies to monitor user behavior. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and notify users accordingly.

14. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Kino does not transfer or store user data outside the country of collection.

15. Contacting Us

For any questions, concerns, disputes, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or Kino's data practices, please contact our Co-Founder and CEO:
Toby Reynolds
Email: tobyreynolds@kino-fitness.com

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and fairly.