Privacy Policy for Running In Texas

**Last Updated:** July 29, 2025

Welcome to Running In Texas! We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for races, or use our services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you register a race, create an account, or interact with our services, you may provide us with the following personal information:

  • Contact and Identification Data: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Race Organizer Information: Details about your organization, if applicable, for race listing purposes.
  • Race Details: Information about the races you register, including race name, date, location, description, and race types offered.
  • User-Generated Content:
    • Images: Photos and banner images you upload for your race listings, which are stored in our secure Azure Blob Storage.
    • Video Links: URLs for promotional videos you provide.
  • Account Information: Your username and password for accessing your Running In Texas account.
  • Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, such as customer support inquiries.

b. Billing Information

When you register for Enhanced or Premium race listing tiers, you will be required to provide billing information. Please note: We use a secure third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to handle all payment transactions. We do not store your full credit card details or sensitive financial information on our servers. Your billing information is processed directly by the payment processor, who is responsible for its security and compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We will only receive confirmation of your payment and limited transaction details necessary for record-keeping.

c. Information Collected Automatically

When you access and use our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as the pages you view, the features you access, and the time spent on certain pages.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience, analyze site usage, and remember your preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To process your race registrations, display race listings, manage your account, and deliver the services you request.
  • To Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our platform, analyze trends, and develop new features and functionalities.
  • To Communicate With You: To send you transaction confirmations, service updates, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries and support requests.
  • For Personalization: To tailor your experience on our website and present content relevant to your interests.
  • For Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our website, users, and data from unauthorized access, fraud, and other malicious activities.
  • For Analytics and Research: To perform data analysis, identify usage trends, and conduct research to enhance our offerings.
  • For Marketing (with consent): To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and information about new races or features that may be of interest to you, where you have opted in to receive such communications. You can opt-out at any time.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • With Race Organizers: If you register for a race, relevant personal information (e.g., your name, email, phone number) may be shared with the respective race organizer to facilitate your participation and communication related to the event.
  • With Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, provide services on our behalf, perform service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used. These third parties include:
    • Azure Blob Storage: For secure storage of uploaded images and other user-generated content.
    • Payment Processors: As mentioned, for handling secure payment transactions.
    • Analytics Providers: For monitoring and analyzing our website traffic and usage.
    • Email Service Providers: For sending transactional and marketing emails.
  • For Business Transfers: If Running In Texas is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as a business asset.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your images and other user-generated content are stored securely in Azure Blob Storage. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: You may access and update your account information by logging into your account settings.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in those emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. However, if you remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our services.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: info@runningintexas.com