# Security & Privacy Scorecard

## Bike Tracker: Cycling & more

**Package:** com.sportandtravel.biketracker | **Version:** 3.8.02 (Build 186) | **Scanned:** February 9, 2026

## What This Means for You

Ride data and app activity are shared with Firebase and Google Analytics for usage tracking. Google Mobile Ads uses this data to serve targeted advertising. Location and cycling stats may inform ad targeting across Google's network.

## Recommendation: Trustworthy

**Best For:** Cyclists comfortable with standard analytics and ads

## Key Findings

**Data Security** - 4 findings (1 high, 1 medium, 2 low)

**Network Security** - 1 finding (1 medium)

**Code Safety** - 0 findings

**Privacy** - 4 findings (1 high, 3 medium)

## Privacy Concerns

### What Data is Collected

The app collects GPS location and cycling routes, device identifiers, and in-app usage patterns. This data is used for analytics, performance monitoring, and ad personalization.

### Third-Party Data Sharing

Data is shared with the following third-party services:

- **Firebase Analytics** - Usage tracking and performance monitoring
- **Google Analytics Legacy** - Behavioral analytics and session tracking
- **Google Mobile Ads** - Targeted advertising based on user activity and location
- **Examobile AppLib SDK** - App distribution analytics
- **Google Play Services** - Core Android platform integration
- **Google Maps SDK** - Route mapping and display

## Understanding the Scores

| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 82/100 |
| Privacy | 80/100 |
| Data Security | 80/100 |
| Network Security | 88/100 |
| Code Safety | 90/100 |
| Data Collection | 82/100 |
| Data Sharing | 85/100 |
| User Control | 80/100 |

## Positive Security Features

- No notable positive security practices were identified in this version of the app.

## Areas for Improvement

- User location and cycling history inform ad targeting across Google's network. Clearer in-app controls for limiting ad personalization would give users more choice over how their data is used.
- Multiple analytics and advertising services receive user activity data. Reducing the number of third parties that access this information would meaningfully improve privacy.
- Some data handling practices could be strengthened to limit the scope of information passed to advertising partners.

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## About This Analysis

This scorecard is generated from automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Scores reflect observed security and privacy practices in the version analyzed.

### App Details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| App Name | Bike Tracker: Cycling & more |
| Package ID | com.sportandtravel.biketracker |
| Version | 3.8.02 (Build 186) |
| Scan Date | February 9, 2026 |
| Platform | Android |