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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 3rd, 2025

1. Introduction

AfCFTA Hackathon ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you participate in or interact with the AfCFTA Hackathon website and related activities. By using our website or submitting your information for participation in the Hackathon, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Nationality
  • Biography
  • Team details
  • Any information provided during registration or communication
Usage Information:
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Interaction with the website
Hackathon Submissions:
  • Project details
  • Presentations
  • Source code
  • Related materials submitted during the Hackathon
Media Content:
  • Photos of participants during the Hackathon
  • Videos of participants during the Hackathon
  • Recordings of participants during the Hackathon

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage Hackathon applications and participation.
  • To communicate important updates, event details, and announcements.
  • To facilitate team formation, mentoring, judging, and prize distribution.
  • To promote and showcase the Hackathon, including using participant names, images, and project details for publicity.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Organizing Partners & Sponsors:
  • To provide support
  • To provide mentorship
  • To provide funding
  • To provide collaboration opportunities
Service Providers:
  • For website hosting
  • For communication
  • For logistics
Legal Authorities:
  • If required by law
  • If required by regulation
  • If required by legal process

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online platform can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

As a participant, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your information.
  • Withdraw your consent for data use (where applicable).
  • Opt out of promotional communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@afcftahackathon.com.

8. Use of Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track usage patterns, and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

The AfCFTA Hackathon website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updated versions will be posted on our website, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Organizer: AfCFTA Hackathon Organizing Team

Email: info@afcftahackathon.com

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