RetroAI Quest Hackathon [textadventurehack.com] — Privacy Policy and Data Collection Practices

RetroAI Quest Hackathon [textadventurehack.com] — Privacy Policy and Data Collection Practices

Hackathon Raptors | Terms and Conditions for Data and Personal Information Collection Practices

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from participants:

- Full name

- Email address

- GitHub username (if applicable)

- Team name (if participating as a team)

- Country of residence

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

- Register you for the RetroAI Quest Hackathon

- Communicate important updates about the event

- Verify your eligibility for participation and prizes

- Analyze participation demographics (in anonymized form)

3. Data Storage and Security

All collected data is stored securely on encrypted servers. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or breach. This includes:

- Use of SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

- Restricted access to personal data, limited to essential personnel only

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

- With judges, solely to evaluate submissions

- With prize sponsors, only for winners and only as necessary to distribute prizes

- As required by law or to comply with legal processes

If we are required to share your information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you unless prohibited by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the duration of the hackathon and for a period of 6 months after its conclusion, after which it will be securely deleted unless you request otherwise. If you wish to have your data retained for future events or deleted earlier, please get in touch with us at the email provided in section 9.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you

- Request correction of any inaccurate data

- Request deletion of your data

- Opt-out of future communications

To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at hello@raptors.dev. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies for analytics purposes. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which allows us to improve user experience. The types of cookies we use are:

- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality

- Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. However, some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, or if you need to exercise any of your rights regarding your data, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Email: hello@raptors.dev

Address: Office 2131, 182-184 High Street North, East Ham London, E6 2JA, United Kingdom

10. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/EEA participants)

For participants from the EU/EEA, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for the specific purpose of participating in the hackathon.

Contract: Processing is necessary to perform the contract between you and us regarding your participation in the hackathon.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us and our affiliates in our facilities in the United States and other countries where we have offices. We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.

12. Age Restrictions

The RetroAI Quest Hackathon is open to participants 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

By participating in the RetroAI Quest Hackathon, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not participate in the hackathon or provide us with your personal information.

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