Your privacy matters

Draft — this policy is a working draft pending review by the board and legal counsel. It is not yet final.

Last updated: August 2026

The 26.2 Step Mini Marathon (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

We collect information you choose to give us, such as when you register for an event, sign up to volunteer, submit a tribute, join our mailing list, make a donation, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in a message.

Some of our forms are powered by third-party services (for example, Google Forms for event and volunteer sign-ups). Information you submit through those forms is also handled under the provider’s privacy policy.

When you donate, payment is processed by a third-party donation or payment provider. We do not collect or store your full card or bank details on this site.

Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information (such as general usage data) to keep the site working and understand how it is used.

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to respond to you, register you for events, coordinate volunteering, share updates if you have asked to receive them, process and acknowledge donations, and improve our programs and this website.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us operate (such as form, email, and donation-processing providers), when required by law, or with your consent. Where we report to partner charities or funders, we share aggregate or non-identifying information unless you have agreed otherwise.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies or similar tools to help the site function and to measure general usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Links to other sites

Our site links to outside resources (such as trusted medical organizations, our donation platform, and our Bonfire shop). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their policies.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in the email. To ask what information we hold about you, or to request that we correct or delete it, contact us using the details below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here with a new “last updated” date.

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Email contact@262minimarathon.com. The 26.2 Step Mini Marathon is based in Omaha, Nebraska (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in formation, EIN 42-3384604). [Mailing address to be added.]