Walk Mode

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what Walk Mode stores and how that data is handled when you use the app.

What We Store

Walk Mode stores the profile information you choose to add, such as your display name, profile photo, cover photo, and when your profile was created.

The app also stores walk and progress data, including planned walks, routes, travel times, distances, walk history, check-ins, badge progress, ratings, and the places you have already seen in the app.

If you create an account or sign in, Walk Mode stores the sign-in method you use, such as Apple or email. Password reset emails are handled by our account service.

Walk Mode stores app settings too, such as your preferred number of markers, place preferences, appearance mode, and distance unit.

Location Data

If you allow location access, Walk Mode uses your device location while the app is open and for background walk features. We use location to center maps, help you pick a starting point, track progress, show nearby places, and update Live Activities during a walk.

The app keeps your most recent location in memory while you use it and stores route coordinates and completed walk paths as part of walk planning and history.

Walk Mode does not control where you walk or which places you visit. You are responsible for using location and check-in features in a safe and lawful way. See our Terms of Service for more on walks, check-ins, and safety.

Cloud Storage

Walk Mode uses iCloud for your profile information and photo storage when you use the app without a linked Walk Mode account.

Walk Mode also stores app data in a secure cloud service so it can sync across devices and be restored after reinstalling. This includes walk history, badges, check-ins, discovery state, friend features, posted activity, comments, reactions, and related progress data.

If you link an account, your display name, profile photo, and cover photo may also be stored in the cloud so friends can recognize you in social parts of the app.

Maps and Place Features

Walk Mode uses Apple map and place features for place search, address lookup, nearby places, walking directions, Look Around images, and map snapshots.

The app may also cache place images on your device so they load faster later.

Photos and Camera

You can add profile photos, cover photos, and photos from a check-in. If you choose to take a check-in photo, Walk Mode uses the camera only for that photo.

Photos you add may be stored on your device, in iCloud, or in our cloud service, depending on the feature and whether you have linked a Walk Mode account. Posted check-in photos may be visible to people who can see that post.

Friends and Social Features

If you use social features, Walk Mode stores friend requests, friend lists, posts, comments, reactions, and read status for activity and notifications.

When you post a walk or check-in, other people who can see it may see your display name, profile photo, walk name, route shape, places on the walk, check-in place, posted photo, comments, and reactions.

Generated Place Content

Walk Mode may generate short place summaries and image searches for some points of interest and route highlights using Apple features on the device.

Ads

Walk Mode uses Google AdMob to show ads in some parts of the app.

When ads are on, Google may receive device information, app and ad request data, IP address information, and similar signals used to deliver and measure ads. If you allow personalized ads, Easy Walk may also ask for Apple's tracking permission and use Google ads consent tools. If you do not allow personalized ads, Easy Walk requests non-personalized ads instead.

Purchases

Walk Mode offers Walk Mode Plus, which removes ads and unlocks paid features. Purchases are handled by Apple. Walk Mode also uses a purchase service to check whether Plus is active so the app can unlock the right features.

Data Sharing

Walk Mode does not sell your personal information. Your profile and app data may be stored with Apple iCloud, our account and app data services, Google AdMob, and Apple map and purchase services so the app can provide the features described in this policy.

Data Retention and Deletion

Data stored by Walk Mode remains on your device, in cached files, or in cloud storage until it is replaced, cleared inside the app, removed when you delete the app, or deleted through the relevant cloud service. Cached place images may remain on your device until the app or the system removes them.

Your Choices

You can choose whether to allow location access, add a profile photo or display name, link an account, post walks or check-ins, make an in-app purchase, and allow personalized ads. If you do not allow personalization, the app shows non-personalized ads instead. You can also remove the app to stop future collection on that device.

Security

Walk Mode relies on the security protections provided by Apple and other service providers, but no storage or transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated if the app's data practices change. The version on this site applies from its stated effective date.

Contact: support@walkmodeapp.com