Strava Restricts Third-Party Access to User Data

The fitness app's new API terms aim to enhance user privacy and control, affecting a small number of third-party applications.

Strava's updated API agreement limits third-party apps from displaying user data to anyone other than the user themselves.
The new terms explicitly prohibit the use of Strava data in training AI models, reflecting growing concerns over data privacy.
Strava anticipates that less than 0.1% of applications will be affected by these changes, with most existing use cases remaining unaffected.
Developers have been given a 30-day notice to adjust their applications to comply with the new rules.
Some third-party developers, like VeloViewer, are working with Strava to navigate the changes and confirm their future operations.