The Big Team Challenge app for iOS and Android requests several permissions, all of which are optional.
Push notification permission for delivery updates from the organiser
Camera usage to allow the user to upload an optional profile photo
Photo library access to allow the user to upload an optional profile photo
Motion usage and Health Kit (steps) permission to allow the app to display and sync the user's latest steps
Location permissions if the user is recording their walks via the optional GPS function
Android Location Permission
The Android app requests the user’s location permission if the user wishes to record their outdoor activity with the app’s built-in GPS tracker. The GPS tracker feature is not commonly used (most users sync a smart device or manually add their activity). The amount of distance the user walks/run is sent to our servers but the actual location data (the user’s coordinates) is not uploaded. This permission can be revoked at any time via the phone’s Settings app.
Google Fit
Google Fit requests only the user’s step count which comes under the physical activity permission. The user can revoke this via the Google Fit app at any time.
iPhone Location Permission
The iPhone app requests permission to send the user push notifications (optional) and if the user wishes to record their outdoor activity with the app’s built-in GPS tracker, they will need to allow access to their precise location. The GPS tracker feature is not commonly used (most users sync a smart device or manually add their activity). The amount of distance the user walks/run is sent to our servers but the actual location data (the user’s coordinates) is not uploaded. These permissions can be revoked at any time via the phone’s Settings app.
Apple Health
Apple Health sync requests only the user’s step count. This can be revoked at any time via the phone’s Settings app (the Health sub-section).