Privacy Policy - HackIndia

At HackIndia, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our events.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for HackIndia events, we may collect:

Full name and email address
Phone number and date of birth
Educational institution and year of study
GitHub profile and portfolio links
Dietary restrictions and accessibility requirements
Emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process your event registration and manage your participation
Communicate important event updates and announcements
Provide technical support and respond to inquiries
Improve our website and event experiences
Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Analyze usage patterns and optimize our services

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Event Sponsors: Name, institution, and project details for prize distribution
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with event operations
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
Event Partners: Universities and organizations hosting our events

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Data portability to another service provider

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: HackIndia, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.