Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
1. Introduction
Iterate (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our hackathons and related services.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the personal data strictly necessary to operate our services.
Specifically, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
This information is collected exclusively through authentication when you sign in to our platform.
We do not collect:
- Payment information
- Marketing or advertising data
- Sensitive personal data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data solely for the following purposes:
- Authenticating users and managing accounts
- Processing hackathon registrations and submissions
- Creating and managing teams
- Communicating important information related to events, logistics, or support
- Improving the reliability and functionality of our services
We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent, provided when you authenticate
- Legitimate interest, where processing is necessary to operate and improve our hackathon services
5. Data Storage and Third-Party Services
Your data is securely stored using our trusted database partners.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share data with trusted service providers strictly necessary to operate our platform (e.g., authentication and data storage).
All such providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including access controls and secure infrastructure provided by our service partners.
8. Your Rights
In accordance with applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. International Use
Iterate is based in France, but our services are available worldwide. By using our services, you understand that your data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.