HackUNCP Privacy Policy
How we handle your information for our hackathon
What We Collect
Registration Information
When you register for HackUNCP, we collect:
- Name, email, phone number, birth date
- College/university, academic level, expected graduation
- City, state, country (US applicants only)
- Gender (Male/Female), sweatshirt size, dietary restrictions
- Previous HackUNCP attendance, how you heard about the event
- Goals for the hackathon and previous projects you've built
During the Event
- Photos and videos for event documentation
- Project submissions and presentations
How We Use Your Information
Event Operations: Process applications, send updates, arrange meals and sweatshirts, track attendance
Team Formation: Help connect participants with similar interests or experience levels (if requested)
Future Events: Invite you to next year's HackUNCP (US applicants only)
Photos/Videos: Document the event and promote future hackathons
Dietary Accommodations: Ensure we provide appropriate meals for your dietary restrictions
Data Sharing
✅ We Share With:
- • UNCP (our host university)
- • Catering companies (dietary restrictions only)
- • Sweatshirt vendors (sizes only)
- • Google Forms (handles our registration system)
- • Emergency contacts (if needed during the event)
❌ We DON'T Share:
- • Your contact info with sponsors
- • Personal project details
- • Data with other participants
- • Any personal information without consent
Your Rights
You can always:
- Update your info: Email us to correct any details
- Withdraw application: Email us to remove your application before the event
- Opt out of photos: Tell us during registration or check-in
- Delete your data: Request removal after the event
- Unsubscribe: Stop future event emails
Technical Stuff
Google Forms: We use Google Forms for registration - they handle data security
US Applicants Only: HackUNCP 2026 is open to students from the United States of America
Email Communications: We'll email you event updates and next year's invitation
Data Storage: We keep registration data for 2 years, photos for promotional purposes (removable upon request)
Questions?
Email us at team@hackuncp.com
We're here to help with any questions about your data or privacy.