Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 8, 2026
Motivation Running is a running coaching business based in Redmond, Washington, operated by Coach Stéphane.
This policy explains what personal information we collect through motivationrunning.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
When you contact us
If you submit a coaching inquiry through our website, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, running goals, and any details you choose to share.
When you subscribe
If you sign up for our newsletter or request The Easy Running Playbook, we collect your email address and, if provided, your first name.
When you visit the website
We use Google Analytics and Jetpack Stats to understand how people find and use our website. These services may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device and browser type, referral sources, and usage information.
We may also receive technical information, such as IP addresses, through our website hosting and security services.
When you use live chat
We use Tidio to provide live chat support on our website. If you use the chat widget, we may collect your name, email address, messages, and any other information you choose to share. Tidio may also process technical information about your visit to operate the chat service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to coaching inquiries and communicate with prospective clients.
- Deliver The Easy Running Playbook and our newsletter to subscribers.
- Provide coaching services and communicate with clients.
- Understand website traffic and improve our content and services.
- Maintain the security and operation of our website.
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not send marketing emails simply because you submitted a coaching inquiry. Newsletter subscriptions are separate.
3. Newsletter and Email Communications
Our email newsletter is managed through Mailchimp, a service provided by Intuit.
When you subscribe, your email address and optional first name are stored and processed by Mailchimp to deliver the Playbook and occasional emails about running, training, and Motivation Running.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our marketing emails.
For more information, see Intuit’s Privacy Statement.
4. Website Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics and Jetpack Stats to measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our content.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage information.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. You may also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy and Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
5. Sharing Information With Service Providers
We use third-party services to operate our website and communicate with visitors, including:
- WordPress.com / Automattic — website hosting and related services.
- Mailchimp / Intuit — newsletter subscriptions and email delivery.
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics.
- Jetpack Stats / Automattic — website traffic statistics.
These providers may process information on our behalf according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the security and operation of our services.
- Tidio — website live chat and visitor communications.
6. How Long We Keep Information
We keep coaching inquiries and related communications for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, manage coaching relationships, and maintain appropriate business records.
Newsletter subscriber information remains in our mailing-list system unless you unsubscribe or request deletion, subject to records we may need to retain for legal or compliance purposes.
Analytics information is retained according to the settings and retention policies of the services we use.
7. Your Privacy Choices
You can contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable legal requirements.
You can also unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time.
To make a privacy request, email stephane@motivationrunning.com.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website and use established service providers to handle website hosting, analytics, and email communications.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
9. External Websites
Our website may link to other websites, including social media platforms and running-related resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies when visiting them.
10. Children’s Privacy
Motivation Running’s website and coaching services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can review and address the request.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our services, website technology, or privacy practices change.
The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the date of the most recent update.
12. Contact
Motivation Running
Coach Stéphane
Redmond, Washington, USA
Email: stephane@motivationrunning.com
Website: https://motivationrunning.com
