Cookies Policy for Runstr

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

At Runstr ("we," "us," or "our"), we believe in transparency and empowering our community—students, parents, teachers, and schools—to understand how we collect and use data. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Runstr platform (and our associated ecosystem sites like EduNeedsMore), and your choices regarding their use.

By using Runstr, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

• First-party cookies are cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Runstr).

• Third-party cookies are cookies set by parties other than the website owner. These enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., payment processing, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Platform to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Platform.

3. The Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Platform and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Platform, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions.

• Authentication: Used to identify you when you log in to Runstr. They allow you to move between pages without having to log in again.

• Security & Fraud Prevention: Used to detect malicious activity and violations of our User Agreement. These are critical for protecting student accounts and preventing payment fraud.

• Payment Processing: Our payment partners (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) use cookies to securely process monthly subscriptions and school payouts.

• Session Management: Used to maintain the state of your session (e.g., keeping your "Subscribe" selection in your cart).

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Platform is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Platform for you.

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with Runstr. This helps us identify which features are most popular and how we can improve the student and supporter experience.

• User Experience: These cookies help us track load times and site performance to ensure Runstr runs smoothly on all devices.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our Platform. This enables us to personalize our content for you and remember your preferences.

• Preferences: Remembering your language settings or currency preferences.

• Video Embeds: If a student posts a video update via YouTube or Vimeo, these third parties may set cookies to track viewing statistics and save player preferences.

D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies record your visit to our Platform, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our Platform and the messages we display to you more relevant to your interests.

Note: As a student-focused platform, Runstr is committed to responsible data usage. We do not sell student data to third-party data brokers.

4. Third-Party Cookies on Runstr

In some cases, we may use third-party cookies to help us operate the Runstr ecosystem. Key third-party providers may include:

• Payment Processors: Stripe or PayPal (for processing subscriptions and school payouts).

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel.

• Social Media Integrations: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn (used if you share a student's profile or campaign).

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or by changing your browser settings.

• Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

• Opt-Out Links:

  • To opt out of Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

  • To learn more about interest-based advertising: [suspicious link removed]

6. Cookies and the "EduNeedsMore" Ecosystem

Runstr is part of the larger EduNeedsMore ecosystem. Cookies may be used to provide a seamless experience if you navigate between Runstr and associated EduNeedsMore resources (such as Parents Need More or Teachers Need More). This ensures that your login session and preferences are maintained across our suite of tools.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:

Email: team@runstr.com

This policy is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA regulations.