Privacy Policy for RunnersDuniya.com

At RunnersDuniya.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains how information is handled when you visit and use our website.

This policy complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and prepares for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

We collect minimal information to provide a better experience for the running community. By using RunnersDuniya.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how RunnersDuniya (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://runnersduniya.com.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

RunnersDuniya.com does not require users to create an account or submit personal information to browse running events.

We do not collect:

  • Personal identification details such as name, phone number, or address for general browsing
  • Payment or financial information
  • Health or fitness data

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our service. This includes:

  • Information You Voluntarily Provide: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and event details when you submit an event via our “Post an Event” page or contact us directly.
  • Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we collect log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We may use cookies to improve your experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Publishing and managing event listings on our platform.
  • Communicating with you about your submissions or inquiries.
  • Improving website functionality and user experience.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (Under the DPDPA)

We process your personal data based on the following grounds under Indian law:

  • Your Consent: When you voluntarily provide data for a specified purpose (e.g., listing an event).
  • Legitimate Uses: For certain purposes deemed “legitimate” under the DPDPA, such as responding to your specific requests.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Event Information: Details submitted via “Post an Event” (event name, date, location, description, organizer contact) will be published publicly on our website.
  • Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., website hosting, analytics). They are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, event data is retained while the event is relevant and for a reasonable period thereafter for reference.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us & Grievance Officer

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

We will address grievances within one week.