# GDPR & PRIVACY COMPLIANCE With S.P.O.T. we focus on how the climb performs, not who's climbing it. [Learn More About S.P.O.T.](https://climbalong.com/spot) No Personal Data We never record video, recognize faces, or collect personal info. All data stays anonymous and GDPR compliant. No Video Storage Video is analysed in real-time, processed locally in the gym, and immediately deleted. All within milliseconds. Anonymous Performance Data Aggregated activity data showing attempts, tops, activity time, success rate, and movement patterns for all climbs detected. Routesetting Insights Aggregated, anonymous data showing how climbs are used, helping gyms make smarter routesetting decisions and improve the overall climbing experience. ## How S.P.O.T. Processes Data A transparent look at the data processing workflow 1 Capture Camera records the climbing wall 2 ### Analyse Processing locally in the gym 3 ### Detect Interaction data is extracted 4 ### Delete Video is deleted from memory 5 ### Deliver Data is sent to the platform for review Every millisecond Every 5 minutes Every Millisecond 1 ### Capture Camera records the climbing wall 2 ### Analyze Processing locally in the gym 3 ### Detect Interaction Data is extracted 4 ### Delete Video is deleted from memory Every 5 Minutes 5 ### Deliver Data is sent to the platform for review All video is recorded, analysed, and deleted on the local PC. Video is processed on-device and discarded immediately after pose detection. No video is uploaded to third parties. Only anonymised usage data is transmitted off-site. The PC uses the gym's own network. The gym (Data Controller) is responsible for compliance with local data protection laws. ## What You See vs. What S.P.O.T. Analyzes Climber View S.P.O.T. Analysis View Drag the slider to compare the views #### What You See A typical climbing gym with visible climbers, colorful holds, walls, and mats. Everything appears as you'd expect when visiting. #### What S.P.O.T. Analyzes Only hold contours and skeletal movement patterns. No faces, no identifiable features, no personal data. Just anonymous interaction data. ## See How S.P.O.T. Works Watch this short video to see how S.P.O.T. tracks climb performance. From hardware setup, to movement detection, to full GDPR-compliant anonymization. Learn exactly what data is captured and how your privacy is protected. This video was made with the consent of all climbers and only to demonstrate how S.P.O.T. works. S.P.O.T. never stores video during normal use. All video is analyzed live and deleted immediately. ## Key Privacy & GDPR Terms Understanding the terminology behind S.P.O.T.'s privacy protection #### Data Controller The climbing gym determines the purpose of processing and may stop it at any time. The gym is responsible for compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws in their country. #### Data Processor ClimbAlong processes data only according to the gym's instructions. ClimbAlong will not store, download, save, or copy any video. Only authorised staff may access the system for support. #### Data Subjects Gym users, employees, and visitors within the camera area. No personal data is stored, so data subject rights requests will result in confirmation that no such data exists. ## Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about S.P.O.T.'s privacy and GDPR compliance S.P.O.T. tracks climbing attempts, tops, falls, and overall movement on the wall. It captures patterns like hold interactions, limb placement, and climbing flow. All data is fully anonymized to help gyms improve route setting. No video or images are stored after analysis, and it's impossible to identify any individual from the retained data. No. Live video exists only temporarily in memory during real-time processing. All frames are analysed locally on the gym's PC and deleted immediately after pose detection. No video is saved, exported, or shared, and there are no archives or backups. No. S.P.O.T. only provides aggregate statistics. Individual climbing sessions cannot be viewed or linked to a specific person. No personal data is stored, so any data subject requests will confirm that no such information exists. All video is recorded, analysed, and deleted on a local PC in your gym. It never leaves your facility. Only anonymized usage data is transmitted via the gym's network, and no external sub-processors have access to the live video. Only authorized gym staff can access the anonymized statistics via ClimbAlong S.P.O.T. For technical support, authorized ClimbAlong staff may access the system through an encrypted VPN and are bound by confidentiality agreements. Access logs are available on request. Yes. ClimbAlong fully complies with GDPR. The gym, as the Data Controller, determines the purpose of processing and can stop it at any time. The gym is responsible for compliance with applicable data protection laws in their country. Didn't find an answer to your question? We're always happy to help and guide. ## Ready to Learn more About S.P.O.T.? See how S.P.O.T. can provide valuable climbing insights while protecting your customers' privacy. [Learn More About S.P.O.T.](https://climbalong.com/spot) [Request a Demo](mailto:support@climbalong.com) --- Canonical page: https://climbalong.com/spot/privacy Generated from the website during its build on 2026-10-09. Prices and product information match this release. 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