Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 June 2026

runCal ("runCal", "we", "us" or "our") operates the website at runcal.au (the "Site"), a calendar of running events across Australia. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who we are

runCal is an independently operated website based in Australia. It is not affiliated with any event organiser listed on the Site. If you have any questions about this policy or your information, you can contact us at runcalau@gmail.com.

Information we collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. The information we may collect includes:

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, to review and publish event submissions, to respond to your enquiries, to understand how visitors use the Site, and to display relevant advertising.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to keep the Site working correctly, to measure traffic, and to support advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function as intended if you do.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies — including the DoubleClick DART cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google’s policy.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit, which pages they view, and which sites they used before arriving. We use this information only to improve the Site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Links to other websites

The Site contains links to external event organiser and registration websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data security and retention

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold from misuse, loss and unauthorised access. We keep event submission information only for as long as needed to manage event listings and respond to enquiries.

Your rights

In line with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. To make a request, email us at runcalau@gmail.com.

Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at runcalau@gmail.com.