Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how RunMyBB collects, uses, protects, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and services. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


This policy is effective as of April 20, 2025, and may be updated periodically. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.


1. Information We Collect

When you use RunMyBB, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Username
  • Email Address
  • Date of Birth
  • IP Address
  • Other data that may identify you directly or indirectly

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and optimize our services. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.


3. How We Use Your Information

  • To manage internal records and optimize our services
  • To improve the website and user experience
  • To send occasional promotional emails (only with your consent)

4. Sharing With Trusted Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted partners to deliver features such as:

  • Ad services and mobile integration (e.g., Tapatalk)
  • Analytics and demographic studies

5. Usage Data Collection

We automatically collect data such as browser type, IP address, interaction logs, location approximations, device types, and more to help us understand how you use our services.


6. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access or data breaches.


7. Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information to law enforcement or government agencies when required by law or when we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or others’ safety.


8. Communication With You

We may contact you for account-related purposes or to send promotional content if you’ve provided consent. Communication may include:

  • Email notifications

9. International Data Transfers

If you access RunMyBB from a location outside our server region, your information may be transferred across borders as part of your interaction with our services.


10. External Links

RunMyBB may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.


11. Your Rights and Control Over Data

You may request details of your personal data or request correction by visiting your account and selecting “Export Data.” We do not share or lease your data without your consent unless required by law.


12. California Privacy Compliance

We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. You may update your information at any time through your control panel under “Edit Profile.” We will not share your information without your consent.


13. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13 years of age. All services and features are directed at users aged 13 and older.


14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. All updates will be posted on this page.


15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Support Forum (registration required).