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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 25, 2026

1. Introduction

I Run the Globe Inc., a corporation registered in Washington State, United States (“I Run the Globe,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit iruntheglobe.com, use our services, register for a marathon, or purchase a travel package.

This policy applies to services provided by our Washington State company, including bookings made through the US version of our website (/en-us/).

The Canadian versions of our website are operated by a separate corporation registered in British Columbia, Canada, also named I Run the Globe Inc.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the services you request, we may collect:

  • Contact information: Full name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and country of residence.
  • Runner registration information: Date of birth, gender where required by race organizers, nationality, estimated finishing time, T-shirt size, and other information necessary to complete marathon registration.
  • Travel and accommodation information: Hotel preferences, travel dates, room type, accompanying guests, and special booking requests.
  • Family information: Names and ages of accompanying children provided by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Transaction information: Booking details, invoices, payment amounts, payment status, and transaction references.
  • Communications: Emails, inquiries, customer service requests, and other correspondence.
  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website usage information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

We do not routinely request or collect medical information through our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Process marathon registrations and guaranteed race entries.
  • Arrange hotel accommodation and other travel services.
  • Communicate booking confirmations, invoices, payment reminders, and important event information.
  • Provide assistance before, during, and after your trip.
  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
  • Process payments and maintain financial records.
  • Improve website functionality and customer experience.
  • Send promotional communications where permitted by applicable law.
  • Detect fraud, protect our systems, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

To provide our services, we may share necessary personal information with:

  • Marathon organizers: To register runners, create race profiles, and administer event participation.
  • Hotels and accommodation providers: To arrange reservations and communicate guest requirements.
  • Transportation and travel suppliers: Where required to provide services included in your booking.
  • Payment processors and financial institutions: To process payments and refunds.
  • Website, hosting, email, and technology providers: To support our business operations.
  • Government authorities or other parties: Where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect legal rights.

Some recipients, including marathon organizers and hotels, may process information under their own privacy policies.

We do not sell customer personal information in exchange for money. Any use of information for targeted advertising or sharing with advertising partners must be disclosed separately if applicable.

5. Payment Information

Payments made through our US website are processed using payment services provided by Bank of America and any applicable payment-processing partners.

I Run the Globe Inc. does not store customers’ full credit card numbers.

Payment providers may collect and process payment information in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.

We may retain transaction records, payment confirmations, and information necessary for accounting, refunds, and customer service.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, analyze website usage, and improve our services.

Depending on our website configuration, some technologies may be provided by third-party analytics or advertising services.

You can manage certain cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference controls made available on our website.

Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

For details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Marketing Communications

We may send information about upcoming marathons, travel packages, and related services where permitted by law.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us.

We may continue sending essential booking, payment, and service-related communications.

8. International Data Transfers

Because I Run the Globe organizes international marathon travel, personal information may be transferred to or processed in countries outside the United States.

This may include sharing registration information with overseas marathon organizers, hotels, and other travel suppliers.

Privacy protections and legal requirements may differ between countries.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain required business and financial records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable laws.

Retention periods depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for adults making travel arrangements and marathon registrations.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under 13.

Parents or legal guardians may provide limited information about accompanying children when arranging family accommodation or travel services.

Such information is used for booking and related operational purposes.

12. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

You may contact us to submit a privacy request or ask questions about how your information is handled.

We may need to verify your identity before processing a request, and some information may need to be retained for legitimate business or legal purposes.

Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including marathon organizers, hotels, and payment providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites operated by other organizations. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or legal requirements.

The updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice.

15. Contact Information

For any questions contact us at:
I Run the Globe Inc.
Phone: (206) 618-1726
https://iruntheglobe.com
[email protected]
The State of Washington. Seller of Travel #605165056