Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our platform. This includes:

• Account Data: Email address, username, and password authentication.
• Profile Data: Name, bio, avatar, skills, social links (GitHub, LinkedIn), and location if you choose to provide them.
• Project Data: Source code links, descriptions, and media uploaded to your project showcase.
• Usage Data: Basic analytics regarding how you interact with the platform (e.g., page views, bookmarks, likes).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Display your public profile and project portfolio to the community.
• Facilitate team matching and direct messaging between users.
• Register you for hackathons and share your submission with the specific event organizers.
• Send essential account notifications and platform updates.

3. Sharing of Information

Hackathon Organizers: When you register for a hackathon, your profile and submission data will be shared with the organizer of that specific event for judging and communication purposes.

Public Display: Projects, skills, and profiles are public by default to facilitate collaboration, unless specifically marked as a draft or private.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and secure your session. We do not use intrusive third-party advertising trackers.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can delete your account and all associated data directly from your settings panel.