Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/7/2025
Welcome to Ugly Christmas Run (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from uglychristmasrun.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1) Information We Collect
a) Information you provide to us
- Contact details (name, email, phone number)
- Order details (billing/shipping address)
- Payment details (processed securely by our payment providers)
- Account and support messages (when you contact us)
- Newsletter sign-ups (“Join the Naughty List!”)
b) Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, time zone, pages viewed, referring URLs)
- Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for essential operations, analytics, and ads
c) Information from third parties
- Analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads)
- Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments/Stripe/PayPal)
- Shipping and fulfillment providers
2) How We Use Your Information
- Process, fulfill, and deliver your orders
- Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
- Send transactional messages (order confirmations, shipping updates)
- Send marketing communications if you have opted in (new drops, promotions, holiday updates)
- Improve the Site’s performance, features, and user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
3) Sharing Your Information
We share your personal information with trusted third parties that help us operate the Site and provide our services:
- Shopify (store platform/checkout)
- Payment processors (to securely process payments)
- Shipping and fulfillment partners (to deliver your orders)
- Analytics and advertising partners (to understand usage and improve marketing)
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to power core site functions (cart, checkout), remember preferences, measure performance, and deliver relevant ads. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5) Ads, Analytics & Do-Not-Track
We use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising platforms (e.g., Meta Ads) to understand traffic and improve our marketing. These partners may set cookies or collect identifiers about your device and browsing activity in accordance with their own policies. Your browser may offer a Do-Not-Track (DNT) signal; at this time, we do not alter our data practices when we detect a DNT signal.
6) Email & (Optional) SMS Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send updates about new products, limited holiday drops, and promotions. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails.
Optional (remove if not used): If you opt in to SMS marketing, message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help.
7) Data Retention
We retain order information for our records as long as reasonably necessary for tax, accounting, and legal compliance. We keep marketing information until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at jeremy@runningdad.com.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can submit a request at Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (see Section 12).
EU/UK residents (GDPR): You may have additional rights including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
9) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including SSL encryption) designed to protect your personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
11) International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own (including the United States) where our servers or third-party service providers are located. By using the Site, you consent to these transfers.
12) “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (CCPA/CPRA)
We do not sell personal information. To the extent our use of advertising cookies could be considered “sharing” under California law, you can manage cookie preferences through your browser and/or our cookie banner. California residents may also contact us at jeremy@runningdad.com with the subject line “CCPA Request”.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14) Contact Us
Ugly Christmas Run
Email: jeremy@runningdad.com
Website: uglychristmasrun.com