COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: May 21, 2018

FIRST OF ALL: WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. If the respective server of Runtastic.com (the Website) is again accessed by the user, the user's browser sends the previously received cookie back to the server. The server can evaluate the information received in this manner in various ways. Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer or mobile device with a virus. They do not take up much space and are removed automatically when expired. Some cookies expire at the end of your internet session, while others are saved for a limited amount of time. Cookies can help make websites more user-friendly and effective. They can, for example, facilitate navigation on a webpage or manage advertisements on the Website. The basis for processing data via cookies is the necessity for the performance of your user contract and our legitimate interests. In some cases, cookies are necessary to provide requested services; in others, such as analytics and tracking tools, they help us improve and understand use of our services and keep them secure.

For this section, we use “cookies” as an umbrella term for techniques such as cookies, Flash cookies, and web beacons.

SECONDLY: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT COOKIE TYPES WE USE?

Different cookies have different uses. Some allow you to browse the Website and see certain features. Some give us insight into your browsing experience so we can improve future visits. Others are used for advertising-related purposes during visits to our Website and other websites.

FIRST & THIRD PARTY COOKIES

Cookies set by Runtastic are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than us are called third-party cookies. Those parties may collect information about you, including information about online activities over time and across websites and other online services, and may use it to provide interest-based advertising or other targeted content. We do not control third-party tracking technologies or how they are used. Please contact the responsible provider directly with questions about an advertisement or other targeted content. For an up-to-date list of third-party cookies, their purposes, and opt-out options, please see our third-party cookies.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES

Below is an overview of the types of cookies we use and why:

REQUIRED COOKIES
These are essential and help you navigate, move around the website, and see certain features. They enable core functionality such as logging in to your account. No consent is necessary for required cookies.
FUNCTIONALITY AND ANALYTICS COOKIES
These are used for performance measurements and analytics to improve our Website and show relevant content. We collect browsing data to understand how you interact with our Website. These cookies may be placed by us or by a third party on our behalf.
ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES
- Assist our marketing efforts and make advertisements more relevant to your preferences.
- Help us understand visitor behavior, improve services, and improve marketing messages.
- Enable sharing activities and content on social media and connecting with our social media channels.

WHAT IF YOU DON'T LIKE COOKIES?

You can change browser settings to delete or prevent certain cookies from being stored on your computer or mobile device. In that case, we cannot guarantee the complete range of Product functions. Your browser's Help section provides information about managing cookie settings.

You can also visit aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu to learn more about opting out of certain ad-targeting activities. Because opt-out tools can depend on cookies, you may need to revisit them after deleting cookies. Review our list of third-party cookies for specific opt-out instructions.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

General. This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google. Google Analytics uses cookies. Information on Website use created by a cookie is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. Google uses this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate Product use, create Product activity reports, and provide services related to Product and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser is not combined with other Google data.

Opt-Out. You can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie about your Product use, including your IP address, by downloading and installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Anonymize IP. The Products use Google Analytics with the “_anonymizeIP()” option. IP addresses are processed in shortened form to prevent transmission of personal data. Any connection with a specific person is precluded and personal data is immediately deleted.

Purpose. We use Google Analytics to analyse and constantly improve Product use. Statistics allow us to improve services and make them more interesting for users. The basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest.

Information on Third-Party Provider. Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Review Google's Analytics Terms, data protection information, and Privacy Policy.

GOOGLE DOUBLECLICK FOR PUBLISHERS

General and Purpose. We use Google DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP) in all Products. DFP uses cookies or similar technologies to provide user-relevant advertisements, improve campaign-performance reports, and prevent the same advertisement from being shown repeatedly. Google records advertisements shown in a browser through a cookie ID and can recognize conversions connected to ad requests. According to Google, DFP cookies do not process personally identifiable information.

Opt-Out. You can prevent participation by changing browser settings, including by disabling third-party cookies, or by deactivating interest-based ads via aboutads.info/choices.

Further Information. Learn more about DoubleClick, Google's advertising information, and ad preferences.

HOW OFTEN WILL YOU UPDATE THIS COOKIE POLICY?

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit it regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.

FINALLY... WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER INFORMATION?

For questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, contact us at dataprotection@runtastic.com.