{"id":52486,"date":"2024-10-24T07:51:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/?p=52486"},"modified":"2024-11-05T05:41:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:41:48","slug":"running-apps-privacy-settings-part5-adidas-running-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/running-apps-privacy-settings-part5-adidas-running-2\/52486\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up security and privacy in adidas Running (Runtastic)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we\u2019ve discussed before<\/a>, one does not simply install a fitness tracking app and start using it straight away without first configuring the privacy settings both on the phone and in the app itself. With default settings, these apps often share full details of your workouts with the entire internet, including your precise location. And criminals and fraudsters can use this data for their nefarious purposes.<\/p>\n

If you care even in the slightest about your privacy, check out our previously published guides for general smartphone settings<\/a> and other popular fitness apps: Strava<\/a>, Nike Run Club<\/a>, and MapMyRun<\/a>. Today\u2019s post is for all fans of the famous three stripes: we\u2019ll be setting up privacy in the adidas Running<\/em> app (available for Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Formerly known as Runtastic, this fitness app now belongs to Europe\u2019s largest sportswear manufacturer and is simply called adidas Running<\/em>. While adidas Running<\/em> doesn\u2019t offer as granular privacy controls as, say, Strava<\/a>, it\u2019s still crucial to make sure everything is configured correctly.<\/p>\n

To access the privacy settings in adidas Running<\/em>, tap Profile<\/em> in the bottom right corner, then the cog icon in the top right, then select Privacy<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Privacy<\/a>

Where to find the privacy settings in adidas Running (Runtastic): Profile \u2192 Settings \u2192 Privacy<\/p><\/div>\n

The first thing you\u2019ll want to check is the Maps<\/em> section (who can see your maps) \u2014 make sure it\u2019s set to either Followers<\/em> or, even better, Only me<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Next, do the same for Activity<\/em> (who can see your activity) \u2014 again, select either Followers<\/em> or Only me<\/em>. The remaining settings are slightly less critical, but it\u2019s still a good idea to ensure they\u2019re also set to at least Followers<\/em> or, ideally, Only me<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Configuring<\/a>

Recommended privacy settings in adidas Running (Runtastic)<\/p><\/div>\n

I also recommend toggling off the switches at the bottom of the page next to Follower suggestions<\/em> and Join running leaderboard<\/em>. The app won\u2019t be bothering you as much.<\/p>\n

Finally, consider disabling excessive notifications from adidas Running<\/em>. Go back to Settings<\/em>, select Notifications<\/em>, and go through the (rather extensive) list of options.<\/p>\n

If you decide to stop using adidas Running<\/em> altogether, remember to delete your profile data. To do this, go to Settings<\/em> \u2192 Account<\/em>, tap the big red Delete account<\/em> button, and follow the prompts.<\/p>\n

If you use other fitness apps to track your workouts, you can set their privacy settings using our guides:<\/p>\n