Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to hackathons.space ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.hackathons.space ("the Platform").

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform.

This policy is compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and is designed to align with international standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

2. Information We Collect

• Information You Provide Voluntarily: Name, email address, hackathon details, feedback or feature requests.
• Information Collected Automatically: Usage data, device information, IP address, referral URLs, log data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Essential cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the Platform
• To process submissions
• To improve the Platform
• To communicate with you
• To send notifications (if you opt in)
• To ensure security
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Legitimate Interests
• Consent
• Contract Performance
• Legal Obligation

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers: Web hosting, analytics, communication services
• Legal Requirements: Disclosure if required by law
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale
• Hackathon Organizers: Your submission is published publicly, but your email is not displayed without consent

6. Third-Party Services

The Platform may include links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to hackathons.space. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. Telegram channel activity is governed by Telegram's Privacy Policy.

7. Data Retention

• Submitted hackathon data: retained for the duration of relevance
• Usage and analytics data: retained for up to 12 months
• Contact/feedback data: retained for up to 24 months
• Legal compliance data: retained as required by law

When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.

8. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption
• Access controls
• Regular review of practices

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

• Access
• Correction
• Deletion
• Objection
• Portability
• Withdraw Consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details below. We will respond within 30 days. Some data may need to be retained to comply with legal obligations.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

hackathons.space is operated from India. If you are accessing the Platform from outside India, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India. For EEA users, transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards.

12. Do Not Track (DNT)

The Platform does not respond to DNT signals as there is no universal standard. We will update this section if a recognized standard is established.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Last Updated date. For significant changes, we may notify users via a prominent notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

hackathons.space
Website: https://www.hackathons.space