Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
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.