Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 30th July 2025

At Runner Wellness, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at runnerwellness.com.au (“Runner Wellness”).

1. Who We Are

Runner Wellness is an informational blog focused on promoting running and wellness. While much of our content has been assisted by AI, all information is reviewed by a human editor and is intended for general guidance. The website is operated from Australia and primarily serves an Australian audience.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  When you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
• User-Generated Content:
  If you create an account and post comments, stories, or images, we collect the content you share.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
  We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how users interact with our Site and to improve their experience.
• Usage Data:
  We use Google Analytics and Google Site Kit to collect anonymised data on how the Site is used.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries or comments
• Manage user accounts and community features
• Send newsletters or updates (if you’ve opted in)
• Improve our content and user experience
• Serve ads through Google AdSense and affiliate programs

4. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties for the purposes described above:

• Google Analytics / Site Kit – to analyse website usage
• Google AdSense – to display relevant advertising
• Affiliate Programs – to track product links you click
• Amazon Associates – to track affiliate link clicks and performance

These third parties may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.

5. User Accounts & Public Contributions

If you create an account, you may:

• Comment on blog articles
• Submit content (e.g., stories, gear reviews, photos)
• Participate in community discussions

Please remember that anything you post is public and may be viewed by others.

6. Use of Hashtags & Instagram Feed

If you use a specific hashtag (e.g., #RunnerWellness, #runnerwellness) on Instagram, your post may be featured on our site via a feed. By using the hashtag, you consent to your content being displayed publicly on our Site.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under privacy laws such as:

• The right to access or update your personal data
• The right to request deletion of your account or data
• The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications

You can contact us at info@runnerwellness.com.au for such requests.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing information online.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll post any changes on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
📧 info@runnerwellness.com.au
🌐 Runner Wellness

12. Affiliate Disclosure & Amazon Tracking Cookies

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

When you click on an Amazon affiliate link on our Site:

• Amazon may place cookies or use similar tracking technologies in your browser
• These cookies track your visit to ensure proper referral credit and do not collect personally identifiable information
• You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you do not wish to be tracked

For more information, please review Amazon’s Privacy Notice.