PRIVACY POLICY

Who we are

We are a team passionate about fitness, marathons, and creating a supportive community for runners of all levels. Through our platform, we offer training resources, event registrations, race results, and community engagement. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential through running. We believe in the power of physical activity to bring positive change, both individually and collectively. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, please visit our contact page. Our website address is: https://group19.worldmarathon.io.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us to detect and prevent spam, ensuring the safety and quality of the interactions on our site. Additionally, an anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service allows you to associate an avatar (profile picture) with your comments. For more information, you can review the Gravatar service privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if associated with your Gravatar account) will be displayed publicly alongside your comment. Please note that by leaving a comment, you consent to the collection and use of this data for the purpose of enhancing user interaction and ensuring that our website remains a safe space for all visitors. If you decide to delete your comment, the personal data associated with it, such as the profile picture, will also be removed. However, we may retain certain data for administrative purposes and to maintain the integrity of site content.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please ensure that they do not contain embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS data. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract this information from the images. To protect your privacy, we recommend removing any location data from your images before uploading them.

By uploading images, you confirm that you are responsible for ensuring they comply with privacy standards and do not contain sensitive information. We value user privacy and encourage using online tools or image editing software to strip out EXIF data to safeguard your personal information.

Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how World Marathon we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding them. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide better user experience by remembering your preferences.

– We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies are necessary for the functionality of our website. They enable core features such as user login, security, and session management.
Performance and Analytics Cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our website. For instance, we use tools like [e.g., Google Analytics] to understand user behavior and improve our content.

We also use third-party services for analytics, advertisements, and website features. These third parties may set cookies on your device to collect data about your browsing activities on our site and other websites. Examples include Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other plugins or services installed on our website. We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, analyze and improve performance, provide a personalized user experience, and serve relevant advertisements. You have the right to manage or delete cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or block cookies, delete cookies already stored on your device, or set preferences for specific websites. Refer to your browser’s help section for detailed instructions. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Upon your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or adjust your cookie settings. We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our business operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: info@worldmarathon.com.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles or pages on World Marathon may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from other websites (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or third-party tools). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has directly visited that external website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

At World Marathon, we value your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and deliver services to you. These providers may include:

Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand website performance and user behavior.
Payment Processors to securely handle transactions.
Marketing Platforms (e.g., email newsletters) to communicate with you.
Hosting Providers to maintain and support our website infrastructure.

We only share the data necessary for these services to function and require these third parties to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws. In certain circumstances, we may be required to share your data to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders, law enforcement requests, or other lawful requirements.

How long we retain your data

We retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including providing services to you, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

Contact Form Submissions: If you submit a message through our contact form, we may retain the data for [insert retention period, e.g., six months] for customer service purposes.
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
User Accounts: For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

If you request to delete your data, we will remove it from our systems unless it is required to comply with legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.

What rights you have over your data

Contact Form Submissions: If you submit a message through our contact form, we may retain the data for [insert retention period, e.g., six months] for customer service purposes.
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
User Accounts: For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

If you request to delete your data, we will remove it from our systems unless it is required to comply with legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.

Where your data is sent

Your personal data may be transferred and stored in locations outside your country, especially with third-party service providers who assist us in running our website and offering services. These providers may be located in countries that have different data protection laws than your own. For instance, we might use services like [e.g., Google Analytics, cloud storage providers, email marketing platforms], which could process your data in countries such as the United States or other regions where these services are based.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is securely processed and protected in line with relevant data protection regulations, including using agreements or other tools to ensure these third parties safeguard your data. By using our website, you agree to the transfer of your data as outlined here.