Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/01/2025
Arlington Color Run ("ACR," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, event registrations, donations, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Date of birth (for age verification or minor participation)
Emergency contact information
Payment and donation details (processed through third-party platforms)
b. Non-Personal Information
Information automatically collected when you interact with our website, such as:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URLs
c. Information About Minors
Some of our events and programs involve participants under the age of 18. When minors participate, personal information may be collected with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and used solely for event administration, safety, and legal compliance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Process event registrations and donations
Communicate about events, updates, and impact
Provide receipts, confirmations, and administrative notices
Improve our website and Services
Maintain safety and compliance for event participants
Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Donations and Payment Processing
Donations and payments made through our website are processed by third-party platforms (such as Zeffy or other payment processors). We do not store full credit card or banking information. These providers have their own privacy policies governing the handling of your payment information.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Services (e.g., registration platforms, email services)
With partners such as ALSAC/St. Jude solely for fundraising reporting and acknowledgment purposes
When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
To protect the rights, safety, or property of ACR, participants, or others
All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve functionality. You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or update your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
8. Email Communications
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications. Transactional or administrative emails related to registrations or donations may still be sent.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Arlington Color Run
Email: fun@arlingtoncolorrun.org
This Privacy Policy is intended to align with nonprofit best practices and applicable U.S. privacy standards.