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Privacy Policy – HoldiaRun

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to HoldiaRun. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when interacting with our website: https://holdiarun.com.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

HoldiaRun is a health and endurance awareness platform inspired by the Jerusalem–Amsterdam ultrarun.
Our website address is: https://holdiarun.com

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
[email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • When leaving comments
  • When submitting forms (contact, sponsorship, newsletter, etc.)
  • When creating an account (if applicable)
  • When uploading media to the site

Information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Website URL
  • Phone number (if submitted)
  • Comment or message content

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit HoldiaRun, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Cookies and usage data
  • Referring website

This information helps us improve site performance, security, and user experience.

3. Comments

If you leave a comment on our site:

  • We collect the information displayed in the comment form
  • Your IP address and browser user-agent string are recorded for spam protection
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it (their Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/)
  • Once approved, your profile image (if any) becomes publicly visible alongside your comment

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

  • Do not upload images containing EXIF GPS location data
  • Visitors may download and extract location information from publicly available images

We recommend removing location metadata before uploading.

5. Cookies

Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience. We use several types:

A. Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Website

These cookies last one year and prevent you from having to re-enter your details.

B. Login Cookies

If you access a login area:

  • A temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies
  • Login cookies remain active for two days
  • Screen preference cookies last one year
  • Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks

Logging out removes all login cookies.

C. Editing & Publishing Cookies

When you edit or publish content, an additional cookie storing the post ID is saved.
This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

6. Embedded Content From Third-Party Sites

Pages on HoldiaRun may include embedded content, such as:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • Social media posts
  • External articles

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party site directly.
These sites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Track interactions
  • Associate activity with your account if you are logged in to their platform

We encourage reviewing their individual privacy policies.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
However, your data may be shared in specific cases:

  • Password reset requests: your IP address may be included in the reset email
  • Spam detection: comments may be checked using automated anti-spam systems
  • Service providers: trusted partners that help operate the website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)

All third-party partners are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with privacy standards.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: stored indefinitely for moderation and continuity
  • User accounts (if enabled): personal information is kept in the user profile until deleted or edited
  • Administrative & legal records: retained as required by law

Administrators may view, edit, or delete profile information except usernames.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your data (excluding legally required records)
  • Request an exported file of your submitted data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a request, contact us at: [email protected]

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be processed through automated spam detection services or security systems.
Some data may be stored or processed on servers located outside the EU, depending on your region and hosting provider.

All data transfers comply with applicable laws and security protections.

11. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Firewall protection
  • Anti-spam systems
  • Access restrictions for administrators

While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable measures to safeguard your data.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns:
[email protected]
https://holdiarun.com