Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or register for hackCBS 8.0 through our website — www.hackcbs.tech (the “Site”).

1. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Site or register for hackCBS 8.0, we may collect certain information from you to help us organize the event effectively and improve your experience.

a) Information You Provide

When you fill out our registration or contact forms, we collect personal information such as:

Name
Email address
College/University name
City and Country
Contact number
Team details (if applicable)

We use this information solely to manage event participation, communication, and logistics.

b) Device Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including details about:

Your web browser and IP address
Time zone
Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
Referral source (if you arrived from another site)
General interaction data to help us improve the website

We refer to this automatically collected data as “Device Information.”

We collect Device Information using:

Cookies – small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences.
Log files – which track actions on the Site and collect data such as your IP address and browser type.
Web beacons, tags, and pixels – used to understand how you navigate the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Register you for the hackCBS hackathon and related events.
Communicate event updates, schedules, and important announcements.
Respond to your queries or requests.
Generate non-identifiable statistics about participants for reporting or sponsorship purposes.
Improve the design, content, and usability of our website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in the following cases:

With event partners or sponsors, when required for the smooth functioning of the hackathon (e.g., issuing swag codes, prizes, or digital benefits).
With service providers, such as email or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), to help us operate the Site efficiently.
When required by law, to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.

You can learn more about how Google uses your information here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

4. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies help us personalize and enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

We also use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our website experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

Organizing and executing the hackCBS event, or
Complying with any legal or reporting obligations.

If you wish to delete your personal data from our records, please contact us using the details below.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections or updates.
Request deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us via email.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites such as Discord, GitHub, or social media platforms. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data-related request, please contact us at:

Email: hackcbs@gmail.com
Address:
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies,
Rohini, Delhi – 110089, India