Privacy policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Run for Freedom ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and register for our running events.

Who we are

Run for Freedom is operated by The Bitcoin Learning Center, a core initiative under The Kostro Foundation. Our events combine athletic achievement with financial education in Northern Thailand.

Address: 186/4 Charoenraj Rd, Wat Ket, Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Email: info@runforfreedom.com
Website: https://runforfreedom.com

Information we collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when registering for events:

Personal information

• Full name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• National ID or passport number (for identification purposes)

Health information

• Blood type
• Known health issues or medical conditions

This information is collected for your safety during events and to assist medical personnel in case of emergency.

Emergency contact information

• Emergency contact name
• Emergency contact phone number

Event registration information

• Selected event and distance
• Shirt size preferences
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your event registration and payment
• Communicate with you about your registration, event updates, and logistics
• Ensure your safety during events (health information shared with medical staff only when necessary)
• Contact your emergency contact in case of an emergency
• Send you information about future events (if you opt in)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve our website and services

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill your event registration
• Consent: For marketing communications and health data collection
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and ensure event safety
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Information sharing

We may share your information with:

Service providers

• Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy
• Mailcoach: For email communications and event updates
• Cloudflare: For website hosting and security

Event operations

• Event staff and volunteers (limited to information necessary for event operations)
• Medical personnel (health information, only when necessary for your safety)
• Timing companies (for race results)

Legal requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Data retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and fulfill our contractual obligations
• Comply with legal requirements
• Maintain historical records of event participation

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Access controls limiting who can view your information
• Regular security reviews

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

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

Email communications

When you register for an event, you may opt in to receive marketing communications about future events and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
• Managing your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at info@runforfreedom.com

Note: We will always send transactional emails related to your event registration regardless of your marketing preferences.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Thailand, including the United States (for services like Stripe and Cloudflare). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Children's privacy

Our events may include participants under 18 years of age. Registration for minors must be completed by a parent or legal guardian, who consents to this privacy policy on behalf of the minor.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@runforfreedom.com
Address: 186/4 Charoenraj Rd, Wat Ket, Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand