Privacy Policy

We care about your privacy. This document explains what data we collect and how we protect your information during SHIPPEWRECK.EX.

1. What Data We Collect

  • Email address and display name during registration
  • Session cookies to maintain login state
  • Challenge submission history and scores
  • IP address and device information for security

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide personalized leaderboard experiences
  • Facilitate communication about event updates
  • Analyze challenge difficulty and event performance
  • Prevent cheating and ensure fair competition
  • Improve future events and website functionality

3. Data Sharing & Storage

We do not sell your data. Information may be shared:

  • With sponsors for prize distribution (name/email only)
  • For legal compliance (government requests, court orders)
  • With Hack Club (your educational institution, if applicable)

Data is stored securely in encrypted databases hosted in the EU and USA.

4. Your Rights

  • You may request access to your data at any time
  • Data retention for 180 days after the event
  • Request deletion of your account data

5. Data Security

  • 256-bit encryption for all stored data
  • Breaches reported within 72 hours
  • Annual third-party security audits
  • Two-factor authentication available for accounts

6. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be announced via email and website banners 30 days in advance.