Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for RunCalc — GDPR-compliant. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data, and how Google Analytics and AdSense use cookies.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

RunCalc ("we", "us", "our") operates running-calculator.com. We are the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

Contact: privacy@running-calculator.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not collect any personal information directly. All calculator inputs are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers.

When you consent, the following third-party services may collect data:

2.1 Google Analytics 4 (Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. With your consent, it may collect:

• Pages visited and time on site
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/city — not precise)
• Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
• Anonymised usage patterns and interactions

IP addresses are anonymised. You can opt out at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2.2 Google AdSense (Advertising)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. With your consent, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to this and other websites. Without consent, only non-personalised ads are shown.

You can control personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

2.3 How Google Uses Your Data

When you consent to analytics and/or advertising cookies, Google may use that data in accordance with their privacy policies. You can learn more at:

• Google's Business Data Responsibility Site — how Google handles data from its advertising and analytics products
• Google's EU User Consent Policy — Google's requirements for obtaining valid user consent in the EEA and UK
• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses cookies

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use a consent management system that blocks all non-essential cookies until you give explicit consent. Cookie categories:

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking here to reset your cookie consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — Analytics and advertising cookies are only loaded after you give explicit, freely given, specific, informed consent via our cookie banner.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — Essential cookies (e.g., storing your theme preference) are based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.

5. Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our own servers. Analytics data collected by Google is retained according to Google's data retention settings (default: 14 months). You can request deletion of your analytics data through the opt-out tools above.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of access — Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification — Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — Request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing — Ask us to limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability — Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
• Right to lodge a complaint — File a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, CNIL in France)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@running-calculator.com

7. Data Transfers

Google Analytics and AdSense may transfer data to the United States. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and provides appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR Chapter V. See Google's compliance information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:

Email: privacy@running-calculator.com
Website: running-calculator.com