Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for HackArambh

Effective Date: October 25, 2025

HackArambh ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://hackarambh.com/ (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, participate in our competitions, or interact with our services. By using the Site or submitting information through it, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our multi-competition platform, including coding challenges, idea submissions, mentorship opportunities, and prize distributions. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information

• Registration and Submission Data: When you register for a competition or submit an idea/prototype, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, educational institution, team details (if applicable), and submission materials (e.g., project descriptions, prototypes, or code snippets).
• Contact Information: Email addresses and phone numbers provided for communications, such as updates on competition timelines, mentorship pairings, or prize notifications.
• Payment Information: If applicable for entry fees or prize disbursements, we may collect billing details (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not store full payment card details).

Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Automatically collected details about your interactions with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This helps us understand user behavior and improve the platform.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track preferences, and analyze Site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data) unless explicitly required for a specific competition and with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Facilitate Competitions: Manage registrations, review submissions, pair participants with mentors, and announce winners.
• Communication: Send updates on competition timelines, feedback, networking opportunities, and promotional content (you can opt out of marketing emails at any time).
• Improvement and Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the Site's features, such as refining challenge categories (e.g., mobile apps, web development) or timeline interfaces.
• Legal Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms of service.
• Personalization: Tailor content and recommendations based on your participation history.
  
  

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with Site operations (e.g., email services like Mailchimp, payment processors like Stripe, or analytics tools like Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Competition Partners: Mentors, judges, sponsors, or investors involved in evaluating submissions or providing prizes. For example, submission details may be shared with industry experts for feedback.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All sharing is done with appropriate safeguards to ensure data protection.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored on secure servers hosted by reputable providers (e.g., AWS or Google Cloud) with industry-standard encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS for data in transit). We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above (e.g., competition records for up to 2 years post-event) or as required by law. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. International Data Transfers

HackArambh is based in India, and your information may be processed or stored in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including using standard contractual clauses where required.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU residents or DPDP Act for Indian residents), including:

• Access and Correction: Request a copy of your personal information or correct inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Objection/Opt-Out: Object to processing or opt out of marketing communications.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hackarambh.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

For cookies, you can adjust settings via your browser or our cookie consent banner (if implemented).

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for individuals aged 18 and older or those with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions) without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media for sharing submissions). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly. Significant changes will be notified via email or a Site announcement.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: hello@hackarambh.com

Thank you for trusting HackArambh with your information. We value your participation in our competitions and are dedicated to fostering innovation responsibly.