Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2026

At Running Valencia we respect the privacy of the people who visit the website, contact us or interact with its content. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we may process, for what purpose, for how long, on what legal basis and which rights each user may exercise.

The controller of the personal data collected through this website is José Antonio Serrano Rocafull, with DNI 22577677A, address at Plaza Major 19, 46012 Valencia, email info@runningvalencia.com and phone 646517761.

This policy applies to the personal data processed through runningvalencia.com, an informational website dedicated to running, training, sports nutrition, running gear, popular races and other content related to sport and an active lifestyle.

Running Valencia may process personal data when the user contacts us by email, calls by phone, uses forms available on the website, sends an inquiry, takes part in comment areas if they are available, or browses the page accepting analytics cookies. In each case, the data processed will be the data necessary for the corresponding purpose, without requesting more information than is strictly necessary.

The data that may be processed are, depending on the channel used, first and last name if the user provides them, email address, phone number, content of the message sent, technical browsing data, IP address, cookie identifiers, date and time of access, pages visited and other statistical data generated by measurement tools such as Google Analytics, always in accordance with the applicable consent settings.

The main purpose of processing is to handle inquiries, respond to communications, manage requests received, maintain the security of the website, improve published content and statistically understand how Running Valencia is used. Analytical measurement makes it possible to know which topics are most interesting, which pages perform best and how the reader reaches the website, like watching the pace of a race from the sidewalk without stopping each runner to ask their name.

When the user writes to info@runningvalencia.com or contacts us by phone, their data will be processed to respond to the communication received and, where appropriate, to maintain an informational, editorial, professional or pre-contractual relationship arising from that inquiry. The legal basis will be the user’s consent when contacting voluntarily, the legitimate interest in responding to and managing the communication, and, where applicable, the implementation of pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject themselves.

When the user browses the website, technical data that are essential to enable access, ensure security, prevent abusive use and maintain the normal operation of the site may be processed. The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of the controller in maintaining a secure, operational website protected against technical incidents or improper use.

When the user accepts Google Analytics analytics cookies, Running Valencia may process statistical information about browsing. The legal basis for this processing is the user’s consent. These cookies are not necessary to access the website and may be accepted, rejected or configured as explained in the Cookie Policy.

Running Valencia does not use personal data to send mass commercial communications without consent, nor does it sell data to third parties, nor does it create its own advertising profiles based on user browsing. It also does not make automated decisions that produce legal effects or significantly affect the user.

Personal data will be kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected. Queries sent by email or through forms will be kept while necessary to handle them and, afterwards, for the reasonable periods needed to respond to any legal liabilities. Technical browsing data will be kept for the periods necessary to ensure security and proper functioning. Data derived from analytics cookies will be kept according to the periods indicated in the Cookie Policy and in the applicable configuration of the service used.

Where there is a legal obligation to retain data, they will be kept for the period required by the corresponding regulations. Once the purpose has been fulfilled or the applicable periods have expired, the data will be deleted or blocked where appropriate, like keeping a file only while it still makes sense within the archive.

Running Valencia may disclose personal data where there is a legal obligation, when necessary to comply with requests from public authorities, courts or competent bodies, or when it is essential to protect the rights, security or legitimate interests of the website owner or third parties.

Certain providers that offer services necessary for the operation of the website may also have access to data, such as hosting, technical maintenance, email, security, analytics or digital tools. These providers will act, where applicable, as processors and must process the data in accordance with the controller’s instructions and the applicable data protection regulations.

The use of Google Analytics may involve data processing by Google as the analytics measurement provider. In some cases, this processing may involve international data transfers. When these occur, they must be carried out with the safeguards provided by the applicable data protection regulations, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other valid mechanisms in force at any given time. The European Commission maintains the EU-U.S. adequacy framework for entities adhering to the Data Privacy Framework, and the European Data Protection Board published updated documentation on that framework in January 2026.

The user may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing and data portability. They may also withdraw consent when processing is based on it, without that withdrawal affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out previously.

To exercise these rights, the user may send a request to info@runningvalencia.com, indicating the right they wish to exercise and providing the necessary information to prove their identity when required. The request must be clear, specific and sufficient to be handled correctly.

The user also has the right to file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency if they consider that the processing of their personal data does not comply with current regulations. Before contacting the supervisory authority, they may contact Running Valencia to try to resolve any issue directly.

The user guarantees that the personal data they provide are truthful, accurate and up to date. If they provide third-party data, they declare that they have sufficient authorization to do so and undertake to inform those people about the content of this Privacy Policy.

Running Valencia adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure. No system connected to the internet can be considered absolutely invulnerable, but the website must operate with a level of vigilance proportionate to the data it processes and the risks that may arise.

This Privacy Policy may be updated when regulations change, the website’s services are modified, new forms, tools or processing purposes are incorporated, or it becomes necessary to improve its clarity. When relevant changes occur, the date indicated at the beginning of this page will be updated.

For any matter related to privacy or data protection, the user may contact the controller at info@runningvalencia.com or by phone at 646517761.