Privacy Policy

TheNextHill (thenexthill.app) is a web application that helps adults discover outdoor adventures and assess their fitness readiness. TheNextHill is operated by David Rabjohns.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@thenexthill.app.

We collect and process the following types of data:

• Self-reported fitness scores — the six fitness dimension ratings you enter during onboarding (cardiovascular, strength, altitude tolerance, technical skill, environmental tolerance, duration/stamina).
• Adventure plan selections — which adventures you add to your plan, target dates, and custom event names.
• Garmin fitness data — if you choose to connect your Garmin account or upload Garmin export files, we process activity summaries, fitness metrics (VO2 Max, resting heart rate, endurance scores), and wellness data (heat/altitude acclimatisation) to compute your fitness dimension scores. We do not store raw Garmin data files on our servers.
• Anonymous identifier — a randomly generated UUID stored in your browser to associate fitness snapshots over time. This identifier is not linked to your name, email, or any personal account.

We do not collect your name, email address, IP address, or any other personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

• Readiness scoring — calculating how ready you are for each adventure based on your fitness profile.
• Fitness trends — tracking how your fitness dimensions change over time so you can see progress.
• Adventure planning — sequencing your selected adventures into a progressive multi-year roadmap.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

When you connect your Garmin account, we use the Garmin Connect Developer Program APIs to access your fitness and activity data. Specifically:

• We request only the data needed to compute your six fitness dimension scores (activity summaries, fitness metrics, wellness data).
• We do not access your Garmin account credentials. Authentication is handled securely via Garmin's OAuth 2.0 flow.
• You can disconnect your Garmin account at any time from the Settings page, which revokes our access to your Garmin data.
• Raw Garmin data is processed to compute dimension scores and is not stored permanently. Only the computed scores and fitness snapshots are retained.

Most of your data is stored locally in your web browser (localStorage). This means:

• Your data stays on your device.
• Clearing your browser data will remove your fitness profile, adventure plan, and preferences.
• Fitness snapshot history is stored in our database, associated only with your anonymous UUID — not with any personal information.

Since most data lives in your browser, you control it directly. Clear your browser's localStorage to remove your fitness profile, adventure selections, and preferences at any time.

Server-side fitness snapshot history can be deleted by re-importing data (which replaces existing snapshots) or by contacting us at privacy@thenexthill.app to request full deletion.

TheNextHill does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking pixels.

TheNextHill is designed for adults aged 50 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of TheNextHill after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For privacy-related questions or data deletion requests, contact:

David Rabjohns
privacy@thenexthill.app