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Flyby Feature — Activity Visibility to Other Users

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What it is

Strava's Flyby feature lets other users who were near you during an activity see your identity and activity data, unless you opt out in your privacy controls.

This analysis describes what Strava's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope of Strava's social and competitive infrastructure, defining which interaction mechanisms and data-sharing features are integrated into the service architecture and available to users.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you don't actively opt out of Flyby, other Strava users who were near you during a workout can see that you were there and identify you, even if your activities are otherwise set to private — a significant safety risk for solo exercisers.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Open the Strava app, go to Settings, select Privacy Controls, find Flyby, and change the setting to 'No One' to prevent other users from seeing you in their Flyby activity history.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We facilitate interactions with other users, such as to compete on segments; participate in clubs, challenges, or events; find, follow, or message other users; and use additional features to interact with each other, such as group activities or Flyby.

Excerpt from Strava's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The Flyby feature implicates GDPR Art.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Strava Privacy Policy
Entity
Strava
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001433
Document ID
CA-D-00272
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e06a34dfa42e1d94055f19b53ac2aaa4928a0edaacc3e46388b431c9a71ed342
Analysis generated
April 1, 2026 14:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Strava
Document: Strava Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001433
Captured: 2026-04-01 14:09:14 UTC
SHA-256: e06a34dfa42e1d94…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/strava/strava-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001433/flyby-feature-activity-visibility-to-other-users/
Accessed: Aug. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Strava's Flyby Feature — Activity Visibility to Other Users clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of Strava's social and competitive infrastructure, defining which interaction mechanisms and data-sharing features are integrated into the service architecture and available to users.

How does this clause affect you?

If you don't actively opt out of Flyby, other Strava users who were near you during a workout can see that you were there and identify you, even if your activities are otherwise set to private — a significant safety risk for solo exercisers.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Strava?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Strava.