Privacy Policy — Pensioners Marathon 2026

1. Introduction

NAPSA and Lusaka Fitness Squad (LFS) are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By registering for or participating in the Pensioners Marathon 2026, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data we collect

Full name, date of birth, and gender.
Contact details: email address, phone number, and postal address.
Emergency contact information.
Race category and performance data (timing results, bib number).
Payment information processed via our approved payment providers.
Medical information where voluntarily provided (e.g., medical clearance for pensioners or differently abled participants).
Photographs, video footage, and recordings captured at the event.

3. How we use your data

To process and confirm your race registration.
To communicate event-related information including bib collection, start times, and race-day updates.
To provide medical and safety support on race day.
To publish race results and rankings.
To facilitate prize payments where applicable.
To produce promotional materials including photos and videos for NAPSA and LFS communications.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Zambian law.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We may share your data with:
- Zambia Athletics (ZA) for official race records.
- Timing and results service providers.
- Payment processors for transaction handling.
- Medical and emergency services where necessary.
- Sponsors and partners, limited to race results and aggregate statistics only.
All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data retention

Registration and race data will be retained for a minimum of 3 years after the event for record-keeping and compliance purposes.
Payment records are retained as required by Zambian financial regulations.
You may request deletion of your data where it is no longer required for legal or operational purposes.

6. Photography and media consent

By participating in the Pensioners Marathon 2026, you consent to being photographed and filmed. Images and recordings may be used by NAPSA and LFS for marketing, social media, press, and promotional purposes without further notice or compensation. If you object to a specific image or recording, please contact us at the details below.

7. Your rights

You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9.

8. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact NAPSA or LFS through the official event communication channels listed on the event website.

10. Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Zambia, including applicable data protection legislation. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with Zambian law.