Privacy Notice - Participants

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information as a hackathon participant

Information We Collect

When you register for the Intellibus Hackathon 2025, we collect the following information:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Educational information (university/institution, study level)
  • Professional information (programming experience, skills)
  • Team formation preferences and member details
  • Dietary restrictions and accessibility needs
  • Emergency contact information
  • Photos and videos during the event (with consent)
How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Event registration and participant verification
  • Team formation and matchmaking
  • Communication about event details and updates
  • Providing appropriate accommodations and meals
  • Emergency contact in case of incidents
  • Event documentation and promotion (with consent)
  • Follow-up communications about results and opportunities
  • Improvement of future events
Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Event partners and sponsors (for networking and opportunity purposes)
  • Venue staff (for security and accommodation purposes)
  • Emergency services (if required for your safety)
  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Secure data transmission using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Data minimization principles
  • Staff training on data protection
Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at intellibusdpo@designprivacy.io

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice, typically for a period of 2 years following the event. After this period, data will be securely deleted unless we have a legal obligation to retain it longer.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

Email: intellibusdpo@designprivacy.io

Address: Intelligent Business Platforms LLC, Reston, VA, USA

This privacy notice was last updated on March 1, 2025

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