Privacy Policy

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or participate in our events, we may collect:

• Full name and email address
• Mobile number and country code
• Gender and occupation details
• Educational information (college/university, passing out year)
• Professional information (startup details, LinkedIn, GitHub profiles)
• Location data (country, state, city)
• Team preferences and event participation details

1.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you access our platform:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system and platform
• Usage data, including pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Content and Submissions

We collect any content you submit during hackathons, including but not limited to:

• Project submissions and code repositories
• Documentation and presentations
• Communications with organizers and other participants

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account, authenticate your identity, and provide access to our platform
• Event Coordination: To facilitate your participation in hackathons, manage team formations, and communicate event updates
• Communication: To send you important notifications, updates, and promotional materials related to our services
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Event Partners and Sponsors: We may share participant information with hackathon sponsors and partners who are integral to the event. This information is limited to what is necessary for event coordination and evaluation.

3.2 Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to protect your data.

3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.5 With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using HTTPS and secure protocols
• Secure authentication mechanisms including password hashing and session management
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and limited data access for authorized personnel only
• Monitoring and logging of system activities

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Event participation data may be retained for historical and analytical purposes in anonymized form.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mastryhub@gmail.com.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Maintain your login session
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of MastryHub after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.