Privacy Policy

🧭 1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to help you participate and communicate effectively.

• Your name, email address, and contact number
• Your responses or submissions within the challenge portal
• Basic technical data such as device type or browser

We do not collect or store sensitive personal information.

💠 2. How We Use Your Information

• Challenge registration and communication
• Delivering updates, puzzles, and phase notifications
• Reward distribution (Startup Coins, certificates, or prizes)
• Analytical improvements to enhance participant experience

We never sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

🪙 3. Data Security

• Secure servers and encryption protocols
• Verified payment gateways (Razorpay or equivalent)
• Regular internal security checks

🕹 4. Third-Party Access

• Limited access for trusted service providers
• Strict confidentiality agreements
• No external marketing permissions

📬 5. Communication Policy

We may contact you via:

• Email updates about challenge progress
• SMS notifications for important announcements
• WhatsApp for instant updates (optional)

Opt-out available after challenge conclusion.

🧩 6. Data Retention

• Data retained only as needed for challenge completion
• Non-essential data anonymized or deleted post-event
• Regular data audits and cleanup procedures

⚙ 7. Your Rights

• Request data access at any time
• Correction or deletion rights
• Consent withdrawal option
• Data portability requests

⚖ 8. Legal Compliance

• IT Rules, 2011 (India)
• Global privacy norms (GDPR-inspired)
• Indian law jurisdiction

💬 9. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this policy to reflect new practices or requirements.

Continued participation implies agreement with latest version.