GDPR & Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Marathon For Mental Health Ltd ("we", "our", "us") is a UK-registered company that organises a global flexible marathon primarily for yacht crew. Our initiative promotes mental health awareness and raises funds for the charity ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network).

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you register or interact with us:

• Full name
• Email address
• Contact number (optional)
• Country of residence
• Yacht or employer name (optional)
• Fundraising preferences

We do not collect sensitive data unless required and with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Manage your participation in the marathon event
• Set up a personal fundraising page on Enthuse
• Communicate updates and fundraising guidance
• Improve our events and communications

4. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data with Enthuse, a third-party fundraising platform, to create your fundraising page for ISWAN. This includes your name, email, and event details.

By registering, you consent to this data being shared with Enthuse. Please refer to Enthuse’s own Privacy Policy for more details.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent – for creating fundraising accounts on Enthuse
• Contract – to manage your event registration
• Legitimate interests – to communicate and improve our service

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• Up to 12 months after the event
• Immediately upon request, if you withdraw consent (subject to legal obligations)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and correct your data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to or restrict processing
• Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including:

• Secure cloud storage
• Access controls
• Encryption where appropriate

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Marathon For Mental Health Ltd
Email: hello@marathonformentalhealth
Company Registration Number: 16361984
Registered Address: Excel House, 3 Duke St, Bedford MK40 3HR