Privacy Policy

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your data is handled securely, responsibly, and transparently.

This hackathon is conducted as a hiring-focused event, where participants may be evaluated for potential recruitment opportunities. Accordingly, certain identity verification measures are implemented to maintain the integrity, fairness, and credibility of the selection process.

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1. Purpose of Data Collection

Sensitive identity information, including Aadhaar Card number, is collected exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

• Verification of participant eligibility (Nationality)
• Prevention of duplicate registrations
• Maintaining the integrity of the hiring and evaluation process

Such information is not processed for profiling, marketing, or unrelated activities.

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2. Lawful Usage of Information

The collected identity information is used strictly for:

• Identity validation
• Eligibility assessment
• Duplicate participation detection
• Participant verification for recruitment evaluation

Sensitive personal data is not sold, disclosed, or shared with third parties.

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3. Data Protection & Storage Mechanisms

To ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information:

• Aadhaar details are stored using encryption mechanisms
• Sensitive data is protected against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure

Raw Aadhaar numbers are not displayed or exposed during routine system operations.

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4. Data Retention & Secure Deletion

• Sensitive identity information is retained for a maximum duration of 90 days (3 months)
• Upon expiry of the retention period, such data is securely deleted

Retention is limited strictly to verification and operational requirements.

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5. Access Control & Authorization

• Data access is restricted solely to authorized Organizers
• Sensitive information is not accessible to participants or unauthorized personnel

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6. Participant Acknowledgement & Consent

By submitting identity information, participants:

• Acknowledge the specific purposes of data processing
• Provide informed consent for temporary storage and verification usage
• Understand the defined data retention and deletion policies