Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you register for the hackathon, create an account, or contact us. This may include:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
• Academic and professional information (university, field of study, experience level)
• Team formation and project details
• Communication preferences and feedback

We also automatically collect certain information about your device and use of our services, including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your hackathon registration and manage your participation
• Communicate with you about the event, including updates and important announcements
• Facilitate team formation and collaboration
• Provide technical support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure compliance with event rules and regulations

We may also use your information to send you promotional communications about future events, with your consent.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure and database protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy:

• Event Partners: We may share information with sponsors and partners for event-related purposes
• Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Team Information: Basic team and project information may be shared publicly for competition purposes

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: You can object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@uokufa.edu.iq
• General inquiries: hackathon@uokufa.edu.iq
• Phone: +964 780 123 4567
• Address: University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq