Runkeeper

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Runkeeper
Original author(s) FitnessKeeper
Developer(s) ASICS
Initial release2008;15 years ago (2008)
Stable release
Android12.3 / December 16, 2021;19 months ago (2021-12-16) [1]
Wear OS2.2.5
iOS12.3.1 / December 16, 2021;19 months ago (2021-12-16) [2]
Operating system Android 7+, iOS 13.7+
Size 57.65 MB (Android), 126.8 MB (iOS)
Available in12 languages [3] [4]
Type Fitness
License Proprietary
Website runkeeper.com

Runkeeper is a GPS fitness-tracking app for iOS and Android launched in 2008. [5] [6] [7] In late 2011, Runkeeper secured $10 million in a Series B financing, led by Spark Capital. [8] [9] [10] In February 2016, Runkeeper was acquired by Asics. [11] [12]

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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. [13]

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