Privacy Policy

1. Overview

RunForSwarajya 2026 is a community event. This policy explains what information we collect, what is displayed publicly, and how we use your data.

2. Information We Collect

When you create an account or submit runs, we may collect:

• Account details: name, email, password hash (for email login users).
• Profile details: district, state, country, city, and optional social/profile fields.
• Run details: activity links, distance, date, optional screenshots and dedication notes.
• Technical data: standard usage and security logs required to operate the service.

3. Public vs Private Data

We only show information needed for leaderboard participation. Public information can include:

• Name (display name), district/state/country, total km, rank, and participation stats.

Private information includes:

• Email address, authentication data, and internal moderation notes.
• Optional personal fields not explicitly shown on public pages.

4. How We Use Data

• To create and manage your account.
• To verify run submissions and maintain fair rankings.
• To display event progress and leaderboards.
• To detect abuse, duplicates, or policy violations.
• To improve the event platform and participant experience.

5. Data Retention

We retain account and run data for event operations, historical records, and anti-fraud checks. You may request account deletion; some records may be retained where required for legal, security, or audit reasons.

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No internet service is fully risk-free, so users should keep credentials secure and report suspicious activity.

7. Your Choices

• You can update profile fields from your account (where available).
• You can request correction or deletion by contacting the team.
• You can stop using the service at any time.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy when product features or legal requirements change. Material updates will be reflected with a revised date on this page.