Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13 November 2024

Welcome to LocalRunGuide! At LocalRunGuide, accessible from https://www.localruinguide.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information that may be collected about you when you visit our website, as well as your rights under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other applicable laws.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Data Controller Information

LocalRunGuide (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our” in this Privacy Policy) is responsible for the personal data collected and used on this website. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us:

Email: info@localrunguide.com

2. Types of Data Collected

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, or other details if you fill out a form or subscribe to our newsletter.
Usage Data: including details on how you use our website, IP addresses, browser information, and interaction data collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
Communication Data: such as your responses to surveys, messages sent to our customer support, or comments on our blog or forum.
Location Data: information about your general location based on your IP address.

Note: Any data collected is necessary to provide you with a better browsing experience and to enhance our website.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through the following methods:

Direct Interaction: When you complete forms on our website, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us for inquiries.
Automated Technologies: We use cookies, server logs, and similar technologies to collect technical data. For further details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Sources: Data from external sources, such as analytics providers, that provide insights into how visitors interact with our website.

4. Purpose of Data Collection and Usage

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

Providing Services: To deliver content, respond to inquiries, and manage user accounts.
Improving User Experience: To personalize your experience and optimize our website’s functionality.
Marketing and Communication: To send you relevant updates, newsletters, or offers you may be interested in (with your explicit consent).
Analytics and Performance: To analyze website performance and usage to improve our content and services.

We will only use your data for these purposes where we are satisfied that we have a proper legal basis for doing so.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds for data processing:

Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the use of your data, such as by subscribing to our newsletter.
Legitimate Interest: For improving the user experience and functionality of our website.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where necessary to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the details provided above.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors that assist us with website functionality, such as hosting, analytics, or email services.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings to disclose your data.

All third-party providers we work with are carefully selected and comply with data protection laws, including GDPR.

7. International Data Transfers

If any personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Security

We implement suitable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for any legal or reporting requirements. Upon the expiration of this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

10. Your Rights under GDPR

If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
Deletion: The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data Portability: The right to request data transfer to you or another organization in a structured format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above. We may request proof of identity to fulfill certain requests.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: info@localrunguide.com

Thank you for trusting LocalRunGuide with your personal information.