This Privacy Policy explains how RunningXpert Group ApS processes your personal data when you visit or make a purchase through:
https://www.runningxpert.com/eu/
This website delivers exclusively to the Republic of Ireland.
Customers in Northern Ireland are served via our UK website.
1. Data Controller
RunningXpert Group ApS
Gammel Sellingvej 1
8370 Hadsten
Denmark
Email: [email protected]
RunningXpert Group ApS is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Irish Data Protection Act 2018
2. When Do We Process Your Personal Data?
We process personal data when you:
- Place an order
- Create a customer account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave items in your shopping cart
- Contact customer service
- Visit our website and accept cookies
- Submit a review via Trustpilot or Lipscore
We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis under Article 6 GDPR.
3. Orders and Contract Fulfilment
3.1 Purpose
We process your data to:
- Process and deliver your order
- Handle payments
- Communicate about your order
- Manage returns and warranty claims
- Prevent fraud
- Comply with accounting and tax obligations
3.2 Data Processed
- Name
- Billing and delivery address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order history
- Payment details
- IP address
3.3 Legal Basis
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract
- Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (fraud prevention)
3.4 Payment Providers
Depending on your selected payment method, your personal data may be shared with:
- VISA
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Klarna
- These providers act as independent data controllers.
3.5 Retention Period
- Accounting and tax data: up to 10 years (Danish accounting legislation)
- Warranty and claims: typically up to 3 years
- Customer service cases: 12–36 months
4. Customer Account
Purpose
- Faster checkout
- Order history access
- Address storage
Legal Basis
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Retention
Until you delete your account, subject to statutory retention requirements.
5. Newsletter and Cart Reminders (Klaviyo)
Purpose
- Newsletters and offers
- Personalised marketing
- Abandoned cart reminders
- Customer surveys
Data Processed
- Name
- Email address
- Purchase behaviour
- Cart information
Legal Basis
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Retention
Until you unsubscribe. Your email may then be stored in a suppression list to prevent further marketing.
Processor
Klaviyo (data processor under GDPR).
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies.
Non-essential cookies are only set with your consent.
Legal basis:
- Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
- Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies
You may change your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie settings.
6.1 Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyse and improve our website.
Data processed may include:
- Pseudonymised IP address
- Device and browser information
- User behaviour data
Retention period: 14 months
Legal basis: Consent
6.2 Online Marketing
With your consent, we use:
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Ads
- AdTraction
- Klarna marketing services
- PriceRunner
These services may process behavioural data for:
- Personalised advertising
- Conversion tracking
- Performance measurement
Legal basis: Consent.
7. Reviews
7.1 Trustpilot (Store Reviews)
After purchase, you may receive an invitation to review your shopping experience.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (service improvement).
Trustpilot acts as an independent data controller.
7.2 Lipscore (Product Reviews)
We use Lipscore to collect and display product reviews.
Data may include:
- Name (optional)
- Review content
- Email address (for verification)
Legal basis:
- Legitimate interest
- Consent (where applicable)
8. Customer Service (Zendesk)
When you contact us, we process:
- Name
- Contact details
- Order number
- Message content
Legal basis:
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interest
Retention: 12–36 months
We do not record phone calls.
Processor: Zendesk.
9. Group-Level Data Sharing
Aggregated or pseudonymised purchase data may be shared with our parent company:
WS WeSports Group AB (publ)
This is done for strategic business analytics and product development.
There is no joint controllership arrangement.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
10. International Transfers
As we are based in Denmark, your personal data is primarily processed within the EU/EEA.
Some service providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Klaviyo) may transfer data outside the EU/EEA.
Such transfers are safeguarded by:
- EU adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (Article 46 GDPR)
- EU–US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
11. Your Rights (Ireland)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase data (where applicable)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Data Protection Commission (DPC)
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
12. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
The latest version is always available at:
https://www.runningxpert.com/eu/
Last updated: March 2026