Policy Privacy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you participate in SwarmHackers 2025:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Professional information (company, job title)
• Account information for integrated platforms (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Submission materials and project details
• Communication records with our team

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our website, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Administer the SwarmHackers 2025 competition
• Communicate with participants about the competition
• Evaluate and judge submissions
• Provide technical support and assistance
• Announce winners and showcase winning projects
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Competition Sponsors: The Swarm, HubSpot, Clay, and other sponsors as necessary for competition administration
• Judges: For evaluation of submissions
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email communications, and other services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You may:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request information about how your data is processed
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

SwarmHackers 2025 is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: hello@theswarm.com