PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when filling out partnership inquiries, contacting our team, registering for hackathons via external partners (like Unstop), or joining our communication channels. This includes your name, email address, company or college affiliation, and public GitHub profile link.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Coordinate hackathon logistics, prizes, and team matching.
• Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact and partner forms.
• Send critical community updates and event announcements.
• Prevent spam, abuse, and violations of our Code of Conduct.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. When you register for events hosted on third-party platforms (such as Unstop, Lu.ma, or Discord), your interaction is governed by their respective privacy terms. With your explicit permission, we may share finalist project resumes with verified hiring sponsors.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics to count unique visitors and measure page performance without storing persistent cross-site tracking cookies.

5. Contact Regarding Privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request deletion of any submitted inquiry data, please contact privacy@catalystxcrew.in.