Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

MarathonFinder collects information to provide the best marathon discovery experience. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with care.

Information You Provide

• Social login information (Google or Apple account - name, email, profile photo)
• Running preferences and goals
• Running club information (club name, location for club creation)
• Marathon participation history
• Communications with other club members

Information Collected Automatically

• Temporary location data (GPS - only when actively searching for nearby marathons, NOT stored)
• Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
• App usage analytics (features used, time spent)
• Search preferences and filters used
• App performance data and crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Show marathons near your current location (real-time only)
• Display and manage running clubs in your area
• Enable club features and member interactions
• Filter races by distance (5K, 10K, Half, Full, Ultra)
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support when needed

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and NEVER sell your personal information. Information sharing is limited to:

• Within Running Clubs: Your name and participation status are visible to club members you join
• Social Login Providers: Authentication only with Google or Apple (we don't access your contacts or other personal data)
• Service Infrastructure: Basic hosting services (Supabase) for app functionality
• Legal Requirements: Only when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Secure authentication via Google and Apple OAuth
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure cloud storage with Supabase
• No storage of sensitive data like passwords (handled by Google/Apple)
• Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (Google's privacy policy applies)
• Apple Sign-In: For authentication (Apple's privacy policy applies)
• Supabase: For data storage and backend services

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

7. Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: 13+

MarathonFinder is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, you may not use this app. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

Parents: If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@marathonfinder.app.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Club data: As long as the club exists
• GPS location: Never stored - used only in real-time
• Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of analytics
• Revoke location permissions at any time

10. Geographic Scope

MarathonFinder is designed for users in the United States and Canada. While users from other countries may access the app, our services are optimized for North American races and regulations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of MarathonFinder after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.