Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Future Coders of the World ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our hackathon submission platform (the "Application").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Application using your Discord or GitHub credentials.

• Personal Data: When you log in, we collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and profile picture (avatar) derived from your Discord or GitHub profile.
• Third-Party Data: We collect your Discord Username and GitHub Username to facilitate team management and project submissions.
• Submission Data: Any information related to your hackathon projects, including repository links, deployment links, and project descriptions.
• Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Application, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Application.

3. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Application to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Facilitate your participation in "Future Coders" hackathon events.
• Verify your identity using Discord and GitHub authentication services.
• Display your project submissions publicly as part of the hackathon showcase.
• Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally.
• Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

4. Discord and GitHub Data

Our Application uses Discord and GitHub for authentication ("OAuth").

Discord

When you log in with Discord, we request the following scopes:

• identify: To access your username and avatar.
• email: To access your email address for account verification.

GitHub

When you log in with GitHub, we request access to your public profile information, including your username, name, and email address.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Specifically, we use session cookies provided by our authentication service (Better Auth) to maintain your login session.

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Application's secure areas. By using the Application, you agree to the use of these cookies.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

• Public Submissions: Any project you submit to a hackathon will be publicly viewable, including your team members' names and linked repositories.
• By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

7. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Future Coders Discord community.