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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/1/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Abbott Event Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit abbotteventsolutions.com (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Account or registration details

  • Any other information you submit through forms on the Website

b. Garmin Activities and Related Data

With your explicit authorization, we may collect and process Garmin activity and fitness-related data through integrations with Garmin services. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Activity type (e.g., running, cycling, swimming)

  • Distance, duration, pace, and elevation

  • Heart rate and performance metrics

  • Activity timestamps

  • Device identifiers or activity IDs

We collect this data solely for purposes related to event participation, performance tracking, analytics, and service functionality offered by Abbott Event Solutions. We do not access your Garmin account credentials.

You may revoke access to Garmin data at any time through your Garmin account settings or by contacting us.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URLs

This information helps us understand how visitors use our Website.

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve Website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Remember user preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate our Website and services

  • Process event registrations and activity-related features

  • Analyze activity and performance data connected to events

  • Communicate with users regarding events, updates, or support

  • Improve our services and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, API services)

  • Garmin APIs, strictly as required for functionality

  • Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to safeguard your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal and activity data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal and activity data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

  • Withdraw consent for Garmin data collection at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including Garmin. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. International Users

If you access our Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Abbott Event Solutions

Jeff Abbott
Email: abbott.jeffrey@gmail.com
Website: abbotteventsolutions.com

RunTracker and Garmin API

Privacy statement/policy: RunTracker stores your Garmin workout activities. By signing up, you are agreeing that RunTracker can access your Activity data. The Activity API provides access to the detailed fitness data captured during an activity on the user’s wearable device or cycling computer. Fitness, training, wellness, or health tracking platforms can all benefit from leveraging the Activity API.

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Garmin API Compliance and Data Use

Abbott Event Solutions’ use and transfer of information received from Garmin APIs complies with the Garmin Developer Program Policies and applicable data protection laws.

Specifically:

  • We access Garmin data only with your explicit authorization.

  • We collect and process Garmin activity and related data solely to provide the services and features offered by Abbott Event Solutions, such as event participation tracking, performance analysis, and related analytics.

  • We do not sell, rent, or use Garmin data for advertising or marketing purposes.

  • We do not store Garmin account credentials.

  • We limit access to Garmin data to authorized personnel and service providers who require it to operate our services.

  • We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Garmin data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

  • We retain Garmin data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

User Control and Revocation

You may revoke Abbott Event Solutions and RunTracker’s access to your Garmin data at any time by:

Upon revocation, we will stop collecting new Garmin data and will delete or anonymize previously collected Garmin data unless retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as event recordkeeping).

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About Me

I'm Jeff Abbott, Founder of Abbott Event Solutions. I have an extensive background in Project Management, People Management, and has been a Brand Ambassador for 13+ years. Combining this professional background with his passion and experience in the running and triathlon community gives Abbott Event Solutions the skills your event needs to succeed. 

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