Runkeeper is a
GPS fitness-tracking
app for
iOS
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and
Android launched in 2008. In late 2011, Runkeeper secured $10 million in a Series B financing, led by
Spark Capital. In February 2016, Runkeeper was acquired by
Asics.
Criticism and controversy
In May 2016, the Runkeeper software came to the attention of the
Norwegian Consumer Council
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for breaching
European data protection laws. It is alleged to continue tracking user's locations after the application is terminated and to share this information with advertisers in ways that exceed the bounds of the application's terms and conditions.
See also
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AllTrails
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Endomondo
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Google Fit
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Health (Apple)
Health is a health informatics mobile app, announced by Apple Inc. on June 2, 2014, at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The app is available on iPhone and iPod Touch devices running iOS 8 or later, and on iPads running iPadOS 17 or la ...
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Strava
Strava is an American internet service for tracking physical exercise which incorporates social network features. It started out tracking mostly outdoor cycling and running activities using Global Positioning System (GPS) data, but now incorpor ...
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{{Sports-tracking-apps
Asics
Fitness apps
GPS sports tracking applications
Mobile social software
IOS software
WatchOS software
Android (operating system) software
2016 mergers and acquisitions