1. Introduction

Running Shots (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how Running Shots collects, uses, discloses, stores and protects personal data through the website Running Shots and related services.

By accessing or using our website, submitting information to us, or participating in public running events where our photographers are present, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. About Running Shots

Running Shots is a photography/video and media platform focused on running events, races, fitness activities and related community events in Singapore and overseas. Our primary activity involves photographing and taking video of participants at public sporting events and publishing race images online for viewing, sharing and purchase.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following personal data:

3.1 Photographs, videos and Images

  • Photographs of participants taken during public running or sporting events
  • Event-related images featuring individuals, groups, spectators or volunteers
  • Race bib numbers visible in photographs

3.2 Information You Provide

When you contact us or purchase products/services, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Mailing or billing address
  • Payment-related information (processed via third-party payment providers)

3.3 Website Usage Data

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and analytics data
  • Website usage statistics

4. Purpose of Collection, Use and Disclosure

Running Shots may collect, use and disclose personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Photography and Media Publication

  • Capturing and publishing race and event photographs/video
  • Displaying event galleries on our website and social media platforms
  • Allowing participants to search for race photographs and videos using bib numbers
  • Promoting running events and the running community

4.2 Customer and Administrative Purposes

  • Processing purchases and orders
  • Responding to enquiries and requests
  • Managing customer service matters
  • Improving our website and services

4.3 Marketing and Promotional Purposes

  • Sharing selected event photographs/videos on social media or promotional materials
  • Announcing new galleries, articles or services
  • Promoting Running Shots and affiliated running events

5. Consent

5.1 Participation in Public Events

Running races and sporting events photographed by Running Shots generally take place in public spaces or organised sporting venues.

By participating in such events, participants acknowledge that photography and videography are commonly conducted for media, publicity, editorial and commercial purposes.

Running Shots relies on deemed consent and legitimate interests under applicable PDPA provisions for the collection and publication of images taken in public event settings.

5.2 Voluntary Submission

Where you voluntarily submit personal data to us (such as through contact forms, purchases or subscriptions), you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of such data for the relevant purposes.

6. Use of Race Photographs/Videos

Photographs and videos taken by Running Shots may be:

  • Published on Running Shots
  • Shared on social media platforms
  • Used in event coverage, articles and promotional materials
  • Made available for viewing, downloading or purchase

We aim to use race images responsibly and respectfully.

Running Shots does not intentionally use photographs or videos in a manner that is defamatory, misleading, offensive or intrusive.

7. Withdrawal Requests and Image Removal

If you appear in a photograph or video published by Running Shots and wish to request removal of a specific image, you may contact us with:

  • The image URL or screenshot
  • Event name and date
  • Reason for the request

We will assess requests reasonably and may remove images where appropriate, subject to operational, editorial or legal considerations.

Removal requests can be submitted to:

Email: support@runningshots.sg

8. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

We may disclose personal data to:

  • Event organisers and partners
  • Payment service providers
  • Website hosting or technology providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Authorities where required by law

All disclosures are made only where reasonably necessary for business or legal purposes.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics services to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand visitor behaviour
  • Enhance user experience
  • Measure website traffic and performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain website functions may be affected.

10. Protection of Personal Data

Running Shots implements reasonable administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Collection
  • Use
  • Disclosure
  • Modification
  • Disposal or similar risks

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Business purposes
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Archival, editorial or historical purposes

Race photographs and videos may remain archived on our website or storage systems unless removal is requested and approved.

12. Access and Correction Requests

You may request:

  • Access to personal data we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data

Requests should be submitted in writing to our Data Protection Officer.

Reasonable administrative fees may apply where permitted under the PDPA.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Running Shots is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties separately.

14. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Running Shots has designated a Data Protection Officer responsible for PDPA compliance matters.

For privacy-related enquiries, requests or complaints, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Running Shots
Email: support@runningshots.

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Running Shots may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal or regulatory changes.

The updated version will be posted on Running Shots with the revised effective date.

Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.