Privacy Policy

Should I Race?

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th May 2025

At Should I Run, your privacy matters. This page explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it’s handled. By using our website, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

Should I Run is a tool built and operated by an individual athlete and developer based in the UK. The site helps sprinters check wind conditions before deciding whether it’s worth travelling to a competition.

2. What Data We Collect

a) Website Usage Data

We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand how people use the site. These tools collect:

  • IP addresses (anonymized in the EU)
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Approximate location (e.g. city, region)

We don’t collect or store personal identifiers like your name or email through analytics.

b) Contact Form

If you contact us using the form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email
  • Your message

Messages are sent to info@shouldirace.com and stored securely on a Mouse server. They’re kept for the maximum retention period allowed under GDPR and are only used to respond to your enquiry. We don’t use this info for marketing or share it with third parties.

c) Weather Data

We use a third-party weather API to display wind and forecast info for competition tracks. No personal data is sent or stored through this API.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to measure how people use the site. These come from Google Analytics and help us improve performance and content. You can block or delete cookies via your browser at any time.

4. Why We Collect Data

  • To improve site performance and usability
  • To understand what visitors find useful
  • To respond to contact form enquiries

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we collect and process your data using:

  • Consent – when you fill out the contact form or accept cookies
  • Legitimate Interest – to track anonymous site usage and improve site functionality

6. How Long We Keep Data

  • Contact form data: Stored securely for the maximum period permitted by GDPR
  • Analytics data: Kept for up to 26 months through Google Analytics

You can request deletion of your contact form message at any time.

7. Third-Party Tools & Services

We use:

  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console (usage tracking)
  • OpenWeatherMap API (for wind and weather data)
  • WordPress + Bricks Builder (site infrastructure and content)

We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or marketing platforms.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with your local data authority

To exercise these rights, email us at info@shouldirace.com

9. Data Security

We take privacy seriously. The site is protected with HTTPS encryption, and messages sent through the contact form are stored securely on a Mouse server. We follow WordPress and Bricks Builder best practices to reduce risk.

10. Contact Us

Have a question about your data? Want something removed? Or just need to say hi?

Email: info@shouldirace.com