Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Running Down 100 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit [https://www.runningdown100.com] (the “Site”) and when you subscribe to our newsletter.
If you have questions, contact: [email protected].
Who we are
- Website: [https://www.runningdown100.com]
- Purpose: Personal blog and newsletter about running, weight loss, and related topics.
- Contact: [email protected]
What we collect & why
| Data | When it’s collected | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| Email address & optional name | When you subscribe to the newsletter or submit a form | To send newsletters and updates; manage your subscription |
| Comments data (name, email, comment) | When you leave a comment (if comments are enabled) | To display your comment and help prevent spam |
| IP address & browser user agent | When you leave a comment or interact with the Site | Spam/abuse prevention, security, and basic analytics |
| Cookies (see below) | When you use the Site | Keep you logged in, remember preferences, basic Site functionality |
| Log data (pages viewed, referring site, timestamps) | When you browse the Site | Site performance, troubleshooting, and aggregated analytics |
| Uploaded media (images) | If you upload images | Display your media; avoid EXIF location data if you don’t want it exposed |
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have an avatar. See Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Newsletter & emails
- If you subscribe, we’ll send you blog updates and related content.
- You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email or by contacting us at [your contact email].
- We may track basic email performance (opens/clicks) to improve content relevance.
We may use a third-party email service provider to deliver newsletters and manage subscriptions. That provider processes your email address (and name if provided) solely to send and manage our emails.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form and also the IP address and browser user agent to help spam detection. After approval, your profile picture (if using Gravatar) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images, avoid uploading images with embedded location (EXIF GPS) data. Visitors could download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (lasts up to 1 year).
- A temporary cookie may be set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login info and screen preferences. Login cookies last up to 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Screen options cookies may last up to 1 year. Logging out removes login cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie may be saved that includes the post ID of the article you edited (expires after 1 day).
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website directly. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you have an account and are logged in to that service. Review their privacy policies for details.
Analytics
We may use lightweight, privacy-minded analytics and/or server logs to understand Site performance and content interest in aggregate. These analytics focus on trends (e.g., page views) rather than tracking individual users.
Who we share your data with
- Email service provider: For newsletter delivery and management.
- Spam detection/security tools: To protect the Site and community (e.g., automated spam detection for comments).
- Hosting provider: To operate and secure the Site.
We do not sell your personal information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
- Comments: Indefinitely, including metadata, to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- Newsletter data: Kept while you are subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we keep a minimal record (e.g., your email) on a suppression list to honor future opt-out requests.
- Registered users (if any): Personal information stored in your user profile is retained until deletion. Site administrators can see and edit that information.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Request a copy/export of your personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent to marketing emails (unsubscribe link or contact us).
To make a request, contact [your contact email]. We may need to verify your identity before acting on requests.
Children’s privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Newsletter emails are processed by our email provider for delivery.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date at the top.