Researachathon Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct

We at Researchathon have created this Privacy Policy because we know you care about how the information you provide to us is used and shared. This Privacy Policy relates to the information collection and usage practices of Researchathon in connection with our services and the event. This Privacy Policy applies to all contestants, participants, and speakers involved in the Researchathon event, including individuals and organizations who have signed up to access and use our services to post and/or sponsor Researchathon.

Consent

By competing in our Researchathon, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Each Contestant acknowledges that the Contestant has read, understood and agrees to be legally bound  by the terms of this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Code of Conduct for the Researchathon.

Collecting Information

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it will be made clear to you when we ask for your information.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional  information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.

Researchathon operates primarily through Discord. We are in no way affiliated with Discord, and the Privacy Policy for Discord applies to each user. We may require

additional information in order to identify contestants  during the Researchathon.

Using Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Researchathon
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Researchathon
• Understand and analyze how you participate in the Researchathon and utilize its services
• Develop new services, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for assistance, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the Researchathon
  • We may share your submission with these applicable sponsors
  • We may use such submission information to give you more tailored recommendations regarding future events