Privacy Policy

Introduction

ArchaeoHack ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and participate in our hackathon events.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or register for our events.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register interest for ArchaeoHack or sign up for our events, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address (NYU email preferred)
• Academic information (major, year of study)
• Prior hackathon experience
• Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your hackathon registration and participation
• To send you important updates about ArchaeoHack events
• To communicate with you about workshops, schedules, and event logistics
• To improve our website and event experience
• To comply with legal obligations
• To facilitate team formation and collaboration during events

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With NYU: As an NYU-affiliated event, certain information may be shared with university administration for event coordination and compliance purposes.
• With Event Partners: If sponsors or partners are involved in prize distribution or workshops, limited information may be shared as necessary.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at archaeohack@nyu.edu.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some features of our website.

Children's Privacy

ArchaeoHack is designed for college-age students (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: