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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01 October 2026

Welcome to Runners Platform (“we”, “our”, “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.runnersplatform.co.za.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details (e.g., when subscribing or contacting us)

b) Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent

c) Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

  • Understand user behaviour
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve site performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to inquiries or messages
  • Send newsletters (if you subscribe)
  • Improve user experience and content
  • Monitor website performance and analytics

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services such as:

  • Google Analytics (for website performance tracking)
  • Email marketing tools (for newsletters)

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

4. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws (including South Africa’s POPIA and, where relevant, GDPR), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: runnersplatform@outlook.com or info@runnersplatform.com
🌐 Website: www.runnersplatform.co.za

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