Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Peak Runner Sports ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit peakrunnersports.com, how we use it, and the rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Who We Are

Peak Runner Sports is an affiliate website that publishes reviews, comparisons, and recommendations for sports gear, running equipment, and athletic apparel. We do not sell products directly. When you click an outbound link and complete a purchase on a third-party retailer's site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our site and improve your experience. The categories of cookies we use are:

Essential cookies — Required for the site to function properly, including remembering your cookie consent preferences, securing your session, and enabling basic navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (pages viewed, time on site, navigation paths). We use this aggregated data to improve our reviews and site performance. These cookies are only set after you provide consent.
Affiliate cookies — When you click a product link, our affiliate partners (such as retailer networks) may place a cookie on your device so that any subsequent purchase can be attributed to our recommendation. These cookies do not identify you personally to us; they allow our partners to credit a commission.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, links clicked, referring URLs, search terms used on the site, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected in an aggregated, non-identifying form and is used to evaluate content performance.

2.3 Device and Technical Information

When you visit Peak Runner Sports, our servers and analytics tools automatically receive:

IP address (truncated or anonymized where required by law)
Browser type and version
Operating system and device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Screen resolution and language preferences
Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

2.4 Newsletter Subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will ask for your email address. Providing your email is entirely optional and is only collected with your explicit consent. We use it solely to send you sports gear roundups, product alerts, and occasional content updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email, after which your address will be removed from our mailing list.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and secure peakrunnersports.com
To analyze site traffic and improve the quality of our reviews and recommendations
To attribute affiliate referrals so we receive proper commission credit
To send newsletters and product updates to subscribers who have opted in
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent — for analytics cookies, affiliate tracking (where required), and newsletter subscriptions
Legitimate interests — for essential site operation, security, and fraud prevention
Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law

5. We Do Not Sell or Trade Your Personal Data

Peak Runner Sports does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers or data brokers. The only data shared with our affiliate and analytics partners is technical and behavioral information necessary to operate the relevant service, as described above.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We rely on a limited set of trusted service providers to operate the site, including web hosting, analytics platforms, email delivery services for our newsletter, and affiliate networks. These providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Your Rights

7.1 Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EEA or the UK, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

7.2 Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use them
Request access to and deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information — although, as stated above, we do not sell or trade personal data
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

8. Cookie Management

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer. Most web browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months for historical comparison.

10. Children's Privacy

Peak Runner Sports is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact form available on peakrunnersports.com. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.