Runkeeper Explained

Runkeeper
Runkeeper
Logo Size:300px
Author:FitnessKeeper
Developer:ASICS
Latest Release Version:
Operating System:Android 7+, iOS 13.7+
Size:57.65 MB (Android), 126.8 MB (iOS)
Language:English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Swedish
Language Count:12
Language Footnote:[1] [2]
Genre:Fitness
License:Proprietary

Runkeeper is a GPS fitness-tracking app for iOS and Android launched in 2008.[3] [4] [5] In late 2011, Runkeeper secured $10 million in a Series B financing, led by Spark Capital.[6] [7] [8] In February 2016, Runkeeper was acquired by Asics.[9] [10]

Criticism and controversy

In May 2016, the Runkeeper software came to the attention of the Norwegian Consumer Council 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.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: What Languages Does Runkeeper Support?. ASICS Runkeeper Help Center. en-US. 2018-11-01.
  2. Web site: Runkeeper—Distance Run Tracker . 2 June 2023 .
  3. Web site: The Technology That Created a New Generation of Runners. The Atlantic. 22 November 2015. 2017-01-06.
  4. Web site: RunKeeper: Product and app development by Raizlabs. 2011-01-01. Raizlabs. 2013-11-26. 2016-03-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20160317053728/http://www.raizlabs.com/blog/work/runkeeper/. dead.
  5. News: RunKeeper - App Developer. Raizlabs. en-US. 2016-12-14. 2016-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821021049/https://www.raizlabs.com/blog/work/runkeeper/. dead.
  6. Web site: (Founder Stories) Runkeeper: Striving To Becoming The Facebook For Health . Techcrunch . 2012-03-02 . 2013-11-26.
  7. Web site: RunKeeper - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School . 2022-11-29 . www.hbs.edu.
  8. Web site: FinSMEs . 2011-11-21 . RunKeeper Raises $10M in Funding . 2022-11-29 . FinSMEs . en-US.
  9. Web site: RunKeeper acquired by sportswear giant Asics. 2016-02-12. VentureBeat. en-US. 2019-07-19.
  10. Web site: Fitness App Runkeeper To Be Acquired By Running Shoe Maker ASICS. TechCrunch. 12 February 2016. en-US. 2019-07-19.
  11. Web site: Runkeeper is secretly tracking you around the clock and sending your data to advertisers. 13 May 2016. Android Authority. "The NCC's investigation into Runkeeper discovered that user location data is tracked around the clock and gets transmitted to a third party advertiser in the U.S. called Kiip.me.". Carlon. Kris. 14 May 2016.

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