Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, participate in events, or communicate with us. This includes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and profile details.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, such as events attended and hackathons participated in.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services.
• To manage event registrations and hackathon participation.
• To communicate with you about updates, events, and community news.
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activities.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Event Sponsors: With your explicit consent, we may share limited information with sponsors of hackathons or events you participate in.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose your information.

4. Google User Data

Our application allows you to sign in using your Google account (via Google OAuth). If you choose to use this feature, we will access, use, and store certain Google user data as follows:

• What we access: We only request access to your basic profile information (name, email address, and profile picture) provided by Google.
• How we use it: We use this information solely to create and authenticate your account on ByteHouse, allowing you to participate in our developer community.
• How we store it: Your Google profile data is stored securely in our database and linked to your ByteHouse account.
• Data sharing: We do not share your Google user data with any third parties, except as strictly necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

ByteHouse's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Opt-out of promotional communications.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, providing additional notice.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us.