Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 10, 2025
Your privacy is important to BestRunPicks (“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
| Category | Examples | How We Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email address, name (if you share it) | When you email support@bestrunpicks.com, leave a comment, or join the newsletter |
| Device & Usage Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on page, referring URL | Automatically through cookies, log files, and analytics tools |
| Affiliate Interaction Data | Product clicked, time stamp, order ID (aggregated) | Reported back to us after you click an Amazon affiliate link |
| Voluntary Details | Shoe size, running goals, feedback | Directly from you via email |
We do not collect payment information. Purchases happen on Amazon’s secure checkout pages.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide Content & Services – deliver articles, reviews, and email updates you request.
- Improve the Site – analyze traffic to fix broken links, speed up pages, and choose topics beginners care about.
- Affiliate Reporting – track clicks and commissions so the Site can stay free.
- Respond to You – answer gear questions, handle legal requests, or notify you of policy changes.
- Fraud & Security – 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 (“cookies”) to:
- Remember preferences (e.g., dark/light mode).
- Understand which beginner articles are most helpful.
- Track outbound affiliate clicks so Amazon knows where a purchase came from.
You can refuse or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Site may not function perfectly if cookies are disabled.
4. Third-Party Partners
| Partner | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Site analytics | Device/usage data (IP anonymized) |
| Amazon Associates Program | Track purchases for commissions | Aggregated click & order numbers—never your name or payment info |
| ConvertKit (Email Service) | Send newsletters & manage subscriber list | Email address, open/click stats |
Each partner is governed by its own privacy policy and must safeguard the data it processes.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
BestRunPicks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Some links on the Site are Amazon affiliate links. 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.
6. Your Choices & Rights
- Unsubscribe: Every newsletter includes an “Unsubscribe” link.
- Cookies: Adjust or clear cookies in your browser; 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 (CCPA): California residents 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 “CCPA Request.”
- EU/UK (GDPR): You have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, object, and port your data. Email us; we’ll respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscribers | Until you unsubscribe or your address hard-bounces |
| Google Analytics data | 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. No system is 100 % foolproof, but 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, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent changes. If updates are significant, we will announce them in the newsletter or on the Site.
11. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or data requests?
Email: support@bestrunpicks.com
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.
Thank you for trusting BestRunPicks, and happy running!