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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Hacktoberfest Cebu ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our events, visit our website, or interact with our community.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

•Name and email address when you register for events
•GitHub username for hackathon participation
•Contact information for prize distribution
•Professional information (company, role) if voluntarily provided

Usage Information

•Website analytics (page views, session duration)
•Project submission and contribution data
•Event attendance and participation records

How We Use Your Information

✓To register and manage your participation in Hacktoberfest Cebu events
✓To communicate event updates, schedules, and important announcements
✓To facilitate hackathon team formation and project submissions
✓To distribute prizes and recognition to winners and participants
✓To improve our events and website based on usage patterns
✓To send newsletters about future tech events (with your consent)

Information Sharing

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

•With event partners and sponsors for prize distribution (with your consent)
•With service providers who assist in event management (under confidentiality agreements)
•When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
•Publicly display project submissions and contributor names (as part of the open source nature of the event)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

•Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
•Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
•Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
•Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. We use Beam Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not collect personal information or use tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our events and website are open to participants of all ages. For participants under 18, we recommend parental consent and supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued participation in our events or use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@hacktoberfest.jscebu.org

Website: hacktoberfest.jscebu.org

Organizers: JavaScript Cebu, PizzaPy Cebu, Ethereum Philippines