Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

A Better World Running LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website abetterworldrunning.com and organizes running events across Southern California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or register for one of our events.

By using our website or registering for an event, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you:

The types of information we may collect include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth and age group (for race categorization)
Gender (for race categorization)
Emergency contact information
Payment information (processed securely through our registration platform — we do not store payment card details)

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process your race registration and confirm your entry
Send pre-race instructions, start times, parking information, and course details
Deliver post-race results, photos, and event recaps
Communicate important updates or changes to an event
Respond to your questions or requests
Occasionally send information about upcoming events (you may opt out at any time)
Improve our website and event experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (via Google Analytics)
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

When you visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your cookie preferences at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

Race Ascend (raceascend.com) — our race registration and timing platform. Registration data you provide is processed and stored by Race Ascend. Please review Race Ascend's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google may collect and process data in accordance with their privacy policy.
Usercentrics — our cookie consent management platform, which manages your cookie preferences on this site.
Wix — our website is hosted on Wix.com, which may collect certain technical data in accordance with their privacy policy.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use Facebook Pixel or other advertising tracking technologies.

5. Data Sharing

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

With our race registration platform (Race Ascend) to process your entry
With event sponsors or partners only as necessary to fulfill race-related benefits (such as goodie bag items)
When required by law or to protect our legal rights
With your consent

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining race records and results history. Race results are published publicly on our website and are part of the permanent event record.

7. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know: You may request information about the personal data we have collected about you
Right to delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to opt out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@abetterworldrunning.com.

8. Your Rights — All Users (GDPR)

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@abetterworldrunning.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our events welcome participants of all ages, including minors. When a minor registers for an event, we require a parent or guardian to complete the registration and waiver on their behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Payment information is processed securely through our registration platform and we do not store payment card details on our systems.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our registration platform and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: info@abetterworldrunning.com
Website: www.abetterworldrunning.com

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