Privacy Policy

Introduction

Course Elevations ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website courseelevations.com.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

• Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Contact Form: When you contact us, we collect your email address and message content.

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and browser type.
• Error Tracking: We use Sentry to collect error reports and performance data to improve site reliability.
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes (see "Cookies" section below).

How We Use Your Information

• To send you newsletter updates about new running events and site features
• To respond to your inquiries via the contact form
• To analyze site usage and improve our services
• To detect and fix technical issues
• To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Cookie consent preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking (can be disabled)
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense personalization

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We use:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure database storage with Vercel Postgres
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact form on our Contact page.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you weekly updates about new running events and site features. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us.

We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via our Contact page.