PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 31 August 2026
The Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay (“Run of Hope,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through therunofhope.com, how we may use that information, and the choices available to you.
By using our website, registering for an event, submitting a nomination, joining our mailing list, contacting us, or otherwise providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth or age, where relevant to participation or eligibility
• Emergency contact information for event safety purposes
• Registration and participation information
• Payment and billing information relating to purchases or registrations
• Information submitted when applying for, nominating, or participating as a Liberty Torchbearer, Hometown Hero, Community Guardian, Defender of Liberty, volunteer, team member, partner, or other participant
• Photographs, videos, biographies, stories, testimonials, or other material that you voluntarily submit
• Information you provide through forms, surveys, emails, correspondence, or other communications with us
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not necessarily receive or store your complete payment-card information.

INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website or source
• Approximate location derived from your IP address
• Date and time of visits
• Website interaction and usage information
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, and similar technologies.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use information we collect to:
• Process event registrations and purchases
• Administer participation in the Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay and related activities
• Communicate important information about registrations, events, schedules, participation, and services
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Manage volunteers, teams, nominations, partnerships, and community programs
• Process payments and maintain transaction records
• Provide customer support
• Send news, announcements, and promotional communications where permitted
• Improve our website, events, services, and participant experience
• Protect the security and integrity of our website and operations
• Detect or prevent fraud, misuse, or other unlawful activity
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements

EMAIL AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

If you subscribe to receive updates or otherwise consent to marketing communications, we may send you information about the Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay, upcoming events, opportunities, announcements, and related activities.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications or by contacting us.
You may still receive essential administrative or transactional communications relating to a registration, purchase, participation, or request you have made.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand how visitors use it, remember preferences, improve performance, and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used on our website.
Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies.
You can also control certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information when reasonably necessary with organizations or individuals that help us operate the website, administer registrations, process payments, deliver communications, organize events, provide technology services, or otherwise support the Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay.
These may include:
• Registration providers
• Payment processors
• Website hosting and technology providers
• Email and communications providers
• Event-management and operational partners
• Professional advisers
• Contractors and service providers
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, governmental request, or where reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, participants, personnel, or the public.

PUBLIC RECOGNITION AND SUBMITTED CONTENT

Certain Run of Hope programs are designed to publicly recognize participants, honorees, supporters, and community members.
If you voluntarily submit information for public recognition, such as a name, photograph, biography, story, testimonial, nomination, city, organization, or similar material, that information may be displayed on our website, social media, event materials, promotional materials, honor rolls, or other Run of Hope communications where appropriate.
Where consent is required, we will seek the appropriate permission before publishing personal information.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website and services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where parental or guardian consent is legally required.
Where a minor is permitted to participate in an activity, we may require the consent of a parent or legal guardian and may collect information necessary to administer that participation safely.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the matter.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including administering registrations and events, maintaining appropriate business and financial records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and meeting legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

The Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay operates in an international context, including activities involving the United States and the United Kingdom.
Your information may therefore be processed or stored in a country different from the country in which you live.
Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate measures relating to international transfers of personal information.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to:
• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a copy of certain information you have provided
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
The precise rights available to you depend on the laws that apply in your jurisdiction.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you choose to use.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, events, services, business practices, or legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may also be communicated through the website or by other appropriate means.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or a privacy-related request, please contact:
The Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay