Last updated: October 29, 2026
Run Bulldog Run is a personal running blog operated by Steve Speirs. This policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit the site.
Information collected
When you browse this website, technical information such as your IP address, approximate location, browser and device type, pages visited, referral source, and visit times may be processed by the website, hosting provider, analytics services, and advertising partners. If you contact me or subscribe to updates, I may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name and email address.
Analytics
Run Bulldog Run uses Google Analytics and StatCounter to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content and performance. These services may use cookies or similar technologies and process usage information according to their own policies. Learn more about Google’s Privacy Policy and StatCounter’s privacy information.
Advertising and affiliate links
This website uses Google AdSense and participates in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates and affiliate partners such as AvantLink. Advertising and affiliate providers may use cookies, pixels, or other technologies to measure ad performance, attribute purchases, and, where applicable, personalize advertising. Clicking an affiliate link may take you to a third-party website whose privacy practices are outside my control. I may receive a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
For information about Google’s advertising practices and choices, visit How Google uses information for advertising and My Ad Center. You can also review the Amazon Privacy Notice.
Cookies and your choices
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for website functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website features. Where a cookie-consent control is available on the site, you can use it to manage the choices it offers.
Contact forms and email subscriptions
If you send a message or sign up for email updates, the information you submit may be used to respond to you or provide the updates you requested. Relevant form, email, or subscription service providers may process that information on the site’s behalf. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe option in those messages, where provided. I do not sell contact information submitted directly to me.
External links and retention
This site links to external websites and services that have their own privacy policies. Information is retained for as long as reasonably needed for the relevant purpose, subject to the settings and retention practices of the services involved and any applicable legal obligations.
Questions and updates
This policy may be updated as the website and its services change. For privacy-related questions or requests about information you have submitted directly to Run Bulldog Run, please contact me. You can also read the Disclosure Policy.