Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Introduction

At PodiumCheck, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our race prediction platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Email address (for waitlist and account registration)
  • • Name and profile information
  • • Running performance data (race times, personal bests)
  • • Age group and demographic information

Usage Information

  • • Platform usage patterns and interaction data
  • • Race predictions and forecast requests
  • • Device information and browser type
  • • IP address and location data

How We Use Your Information

  • Race Predictions: Generate personalized performance forecasts and podium probabilities
  • Platform Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our prediction algorithms
  • Communication: Send updates about new features, race opportunities, and platform news
  • Customer Support: Provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries
  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect against fraud

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication systems, regular security audits, and limited access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze platform usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

PodiumCheck is not intended for use by individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent platform notices. Your continued use of PodiumCheck after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@podiumcheck.com

Address: PodiumCheck Privacy Team

123 Runner's Lane, Athletic City, RC 12345