1. Introduction
The Running of the Balls ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website [www.therunningoftheballs.com] ("Website") and participate in our race event ("Event").
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, and other information you provide during registration.
- Payment Information: We collect payment details necessary for processing your registration fees.
- Technical Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details automatically collected when you visit our Website.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:To process your registration and manage your participation in the Event.To communicate with you about the Event, including updates and important information.To improve our Website and enhance your user experience.To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.For marketing and promotional purposes, with your consent.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and conducting the Event.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our participants and the public.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website and Event are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website. Your continued use of our Website and participation in the Event constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. SMS Messaging
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@therunningoftheballs.com.
