Fine Print

See what you've agreed to, in one list.

What Strava's terms say

F privacy grade · strava.com · Health & lifestyle

Strava's terms of service and privacy policy have 59 rated points: 1 serious, 15 bad, 35 worth knowing and 8 good. 42 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 17 only once you have an account.

I have a Strava account I only visit it Adds Strava to your list and compares it with the other sites you use.
Signed in or not

Whenever you use Strava

Bad 13

  • Location data may be collected, used and/or shared

    This service may collect, use, and share location data

    Where it says this ↗
  • Extra data may be collected about you through promotions

    The service may collect extra data about you through promotions

    Where it says this ↗
  • No guarantee is made regarding the correction of software errors

    The service does not guarantee that software errors will be corrected

    "STRAVA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT: [...] (e) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED."

    Where it says this ↗
  • You waive your right to a class action

    You waive your right to a class action.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user

    Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user or $50

    Where it says this ↗
  • You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes

    This service forces users into binding arbitration in the case of disputes for users outside the EU

    Where it says this ↗
  • You have a reduced time period to take legal action against the service

    Users have a reduced time period to take legal action against the service

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction

    The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third-party cookies are used for statistics

    This service uses third-party cookies for statistics

    Where it says this ↗
  • Referring and/or exit pages are tracked

    This service tracks which web page referred you to it

    "The information stored in those files includes IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. "

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third-party cookies are used for advertising

    Tracking via third-party cookies for advertising

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your biometric data is collected

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation

    This service can share your personal information to third parties

    Strava may share personal data with third parties "including" (and therefore not limited) with law enforcement, if the disclosure is "allowed by the law".

    Where it says this ↗

Worth knowing 25

  • Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header

    This service ignores the Do Not Track (DNT) header and tracks users anyway even if they set this header.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics

    Your personal data is aggregated into statistics

    Where it says this ↗
  • There is a date of the last update of the agreements

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk

    The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk

    Where it says this ↗
  • No guarantee is given regarding quality

    This services gives no guarantee regarding quality

    "STRAVA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT: [...] (d) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS."

    Where it says this ↗
  • You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems

    This service prohibits users from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems

    Where it says this ↗
  • Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed

    Spidering or crawling is not allowed

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents

    Where it says this ↗
  • No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience

    The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service

    "STRAVA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT: [...] (b) YOUR CONTENT WILL BE AVAILABLE OR THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE."

    Where it says this ↗
  • No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided

    The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided

    "STRAVA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT: [...] (c) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE."

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially

    This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim

    Provides instructions on how to submit a copyright claim

    Where it says this ↗
  • Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination

    defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service can stop being provided at any time

    They may stop providing the service at any time

    Where it says this ↗
  • First-party cookies are used

    This service requires first-party cookies

    Where it says this ↗
  • Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder

    Where it says this ↗
  • Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation

    Your personal data is given to third parties

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third parties are involved in operating the service

    Third parties may be involved in operating the service

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements

    This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet the users' expectations or requirements

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location

    This service collects your IP address, which can be used to view your approximate location

    Where it says this ↗
  • You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify

    Users should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify

    Where it says this ↗
  • You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes

    Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes

    "You may not use the Services, or assist or encourage any other party, to engage in any of the following Prohibited Activities:[...] Publishing, transmitting, distributing or storing content, material, information or data that: (1) is illegal"

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs

    This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service

    Where it says this ↗
  • You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

    You are solely responsible for claims made against the service and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the service.

    Where it says this ↗

Good 4

  • Archives of their agreements are provided so that changes can be viewed over time

    This service provides archives of their Terms of Service so that changes can be viewed over time

    Where it says this ↗
  • You are warned of the potential consequences related to third-party access

    The service warns you of the potential consequences related to third-party access

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service claims that your personal data is not being sold

    This service does not sell your personal data

    Where it says this ↗
  • The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection

    The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection (California, USA)

    Where it says this ↗
With an account

If you have a Strava account

Serious 1

Bad 2

  • Your content can be licensed to third parties

    This service can license user content to third parties

    "You grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license"

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason

    The service can delete your account without prior notice and without a reason

    Where it says this ↗

Worth knowing 10

  • You must create an account to use this service

    Where it says this ↗
  • You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis

    Where it says this ↗
  • The posting of pornographic content is prohibited

    Prohibits the posting of pornographic content

    "You may not use the Services, or assist or encourage any other party, to engage in any of the following Prohibited Activities:[...] Publishing, transmitting, distributing or storing content, material, information or data that: (1) is [...] obscene"

    Where it says this ↗
  • You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content

    Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content

    "You may not use the Services, or assist or encourage any other party, to engage in any of the following Prohibited Activities: [...] Publishing, transmitting, distributing or storing content, material, information or data that: [...] is [...]defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful or that advocates violence."

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your account can be suspended for several reasons

    The service can suspend your account for several reasons

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your content can be distributed through any media known now or in the future

    The service can distribute your content through any media known now or in the future

    "You grant us a [...] license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform and display any Content and any name, username or likeness that you post on or in connection with the Services in all media formats and channels now known or later developed without compensation to you."

    Where it says this ↗
  • You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service is only available to users over a certain age

    Where it says this ↗
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗

Good 4

The documents

Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.