As a Decathlon Coach user, you place a lot of trust in us when it comes to your sports activity data. Living up to that trust is our top priority. If you’re using the latest version of the Decathlon Coach app, you’ve likely come across a screen asking for your consent regarding the use of cookies. We want to be fully transparent with you, so let’s dive in!
COOKIES: A QUICK OVERVIEW
For several years, European institutions have implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to govern the collection and use of personal data online. In France, the National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL) is the public body responsible for enforcing these European regulations.
On March 31, 2021, a new regulation came into effect to clarify how data is shared through “cookies.” The goal? To allow users of a digital service (like you) to give (or deny) their consent to data sharing.
You might be wondering, what exactly is a cookie? Let’s break it down:
- A cookie isn’t (just) a delicious treat we enjoy after a good workout.
- A cookie is a file installed on your computer or smartphone that allows us to store information about your navigation on a website or mobile app (in this case, Decathlon Coach).
TYPES OF COOKIES IN DECATHLON COACH
We don’t use cookies just for the sake of collecting data about you—quite the opposite! We strictly limit our use of cookies to those that benefit our community by helping us continuously improve the app. Here’s a detailed look at how cookies are used in Decathlon Coach:
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Necessary Cookies 🍪
These are essential for the app to function correctly, ensuring security and smooth navigation. They cannot be disabled. -
Error Collection and Analysis 🤯
If you encounter a problem while using the app (e.g., a display issue, the app crashes or freezes), our developers are directly alerted. This helps them identify and resolve bugs quickly. Handy, right? -
Testing New Features 🧪
When we’re considering launching a new feature with two different approaches, these cookies allow us to test both versions and determine the best solution for our user community. -
Audience and Content Performance Measurement 👍
These cookies help us understand which programs, sessions, or advice are popular within the community. This allows us to create new content tailored to user needs. For instance, if many users are doing ab workouts or active breaks, we can expand our coaching offerings in these areas. -
Content Personalization 🥰
These cookies help us improve the content recommendations on the app’s homepage. If you hate running and prefer yoga, we can recommend new yoga content (and vice versa!).
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
Let’s be honest—these cookies play an important role in improving the Decathlon Coach app, benefiting both you and us. Still, there are two ways to manage your consent:
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If you haven’t made a choice yet
A popup will appear when you launch the app (see the example above), offering three options:- Accept and close: You agree to the use of cookies.
- Refuse and close: You deny the use of cookies.
- Manage your cookies: You can choose to accept or refuse each type of cookie.
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If you’ve already accepted or refused cookies
You can modify your choice by following these steps:- Go to Settings > Data and Privacy > Manage My Cookies.
- A new page will open, allowing you to update your preferences (accept/refuse) for each type of cookie.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
And that’s it—you’re done!
In Summary
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re using Decathlon Coach on an iPhone with iOS 14 (or later), your cookie preferences also depend on a setting on your phone. Check out the related guide below for more details.