Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Your privacy is important to Best Run Picks (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting bestrunpicks.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users.

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Voluntary Details: When you email us at support@bestrunpicks.com, sign up for our newsletter, or leave a comment, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name, email address, shoe size, or running goals.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device & Usage Data: We automatically track how you access and use the Site (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on page, referring URL). This is done through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
• Affiliate Interaction Data: When you click on an Amazon affiliate link, we receive aggregated reports on the product clicked, time stamp, and order ID. This data does not identify you personally to us.

1.3 Payment Information

We do not collect or store your payment information (credit card numbers, bank details). All purchases are processed securely on Amazon.com’s checkout pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

1. Provide Content & Services: To deliver the articles, reviews, and email updates you request.
2. Improve the Site: To analyze traffic patterns, fix broken links, speed up pages, and create content that beginners care about.
3. Affiliate Reporting: To track clicks and commissions necessary for the operation of our business.
4. Respond to You: To answer your gear questions, handle legal requests, or notify you of policy changes.
5. Fraud & Security: To protect the Site against spam or malicious activity and comply with applicable laws.

We use data only for the purposes listed above; we do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use small text files called “cookies” to improve your experience.

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode).
• Understand which beginner articles are most helpful via analytics.
• Track outbound affiliate clicks: This allows Amazon to know a customer came from our site so we can earn a commission.

You can refuse or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some parts of the Site may not function perfectly if cookies are disabled.

4. Third-Party Partners & Data Sharing

We share data with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website. Each partner is governed by its own privacy policy.

Embedded Content from other websites:

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images, tweets). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

5. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure & Price Disclaimer

Best Run Picks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

• Commissions: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions never influence our editorial judgments.
• Price & Availability: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated on Amazon and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

6. Your Choices & Rights

We believe you should have control over your data.

• Unsubscribe: Every newsletter email includes an “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom.
• Cookies: You can adjust or clear cookies in your browser; or opt-out of Google Analytics with Google’s browser add-on.
• Do-Not-Track: We respect DNT signals by disabling analytics scripts where technically feasible.
• California Residents (CCPA): You may request (a) what data we hold, (b) deletion of that data, and (c) that it not be “sold” (we already don’t). Email support@bestrunpicks.com with the subject “CCPA Request.”
• EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, object, and port your data. Email us, and we will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy.

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or your address hard-bounces.
• Google Analytics data: Retained for 26 months, then automatically deleted or aggregated.
• Emails & support messages: Up to 3 years, then purged.

8. Security Measures

We use HTTPS encryption, strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and reputable vendors to protect your information. While no system is 100% foolproof, we work hard to keep your data safe.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for individuals 13 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us:

• Email: support@bestrunpicks.com
• Mailing Address: If a physical mailing address is required for legal correspondence, please email with the subject “Mailing Address Request” and we will provide our PO Box details.

Thank you for trusting Best Run Picks, and happy running!