Strava has more than one heatmap
Strava distinguishes its Personal Heatmap from Global and other community heatmaps. Personal Heatmap shows your account's activities and has controls for private activities, commutes, hidden areas, sport, and date. Global Heatmap uses aggregated public activity. The exact settings matter more than a blanket claim that every Strava route is public.
Check these Strava privacy controls
- Review each activity's visibility, especially older activities whose settings may differ.
- Review Map Visibility for hidden start and end areas.
- Review Product Improvements if you do not want eligible activity data used for community-powered features.
- Check what your Personal Heatmap includes before taking a screenshot or sharing it.
Strava documents these settings in its privacy controls guide. Changing a default may not retroactively change every older activity, so inspect important ones individually.
How MoveMap handles routes
MoveMap reads GPS workout routes available in Apple Health with permission and processes complete tracks on your iPhone. It does not operate a MoveMap account service or global heatmap where users contribute routes. Maps, area-based street coverage, and purchase access do use network services. The Privacy Policy explains them.
Apple Health may sync through iCloud depending on your Apple settings. A personal map can still reveal patterns if you share its screenshot. Crop home, work, and frequent start or end points before posting.
Frequently asked questions
Does a private map mean no one can see a screenshot?
No. Anyone you share an image with can inspect the visible routes. Review the image before sending it.
Does MoveMap remove routes from Strava?
No. MoveMap reads Apple Health and does not alter your Strava account or its privacy settings.