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Imagine this: You're tracking every heartbeat, step, and even your sleep quality with your trusty Garmin wearable. It’s like having a mini-health coach strapped to your wrist 24/7. But here’s the kicker—did you know exactly what data your Garmin shares and with whom? Spoiler alert: Not all your precious health info takes the same trip, and some privacy quirks might just surprise you.

Recently, a revealing article from Android Central broke down exactly what Garmin shares with Google Health Connect—and what it keeps close to the chest. If you haven’t read it yet, it’s a must for anyone knee-deep in wearable tech and health monitoring (here's the original for a quick dive: Here’s everything Garmin will and won’t share with Google Health Connect).

So, what’s the big deal?

Garmin openly shares workouts and