Privacy Policy | Dhaka Run

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dhaka Run ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://dhakarun.com/ and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
Profile photo (if uploaded)
Location (city/area, if provided)
Running level and bio

2.2 Activity Information

When you use our platform, we collect:

Run stories, posts, and comments you create
Running distance, time, and location data you share
Run partner requests and messages
Likes, interactions, and reports

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Device information and operating system
Cookies and session data for authentication

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account
Provide and maintain our services
Enable you to connect with running partners
Send you important notifications (email verification, password resets)
Display your public profile and running stories to other users
Monitor and prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access
Improve our platform and user experience

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

Public content: Your run stories, profile name, profile photo, running level, and location are visible to other users on the platform.
Run partners: When you connect with a running partner, your name and profile information are shared with the accepted partner.
Messages: Messages are shared only between the sender and the recipient.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
CSRF protection on all forms
Secure session handling with HttpOnly and SameSite cookie flags
Input sanitization to prevent XSS attacks
Prepared SQL statements to prevent injection attacks

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to maintain your session state. These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and are automatically deleted when you close your browser or log out. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data through your profile and settings pages
Update your profile information, photo, and password at any time
Delete your posts and stories
Request deletion of your account by contacting us

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Facebook page or LinkedIn page.