Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your Data, Your Control

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 15, 2025.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name and contact information (email address)
  • • CTF registration details and team information
  • • Competition participation and performance data
  • • Communication preferences and feedback

Technical Information

  • • IP addresses and device information
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Operating system and platform
  • • Usage patterns and analytics data

Competition Data

  • • Challenge submissions and solutions
  • • Scoreboard rankings and achievements
  • • Platform usage and interaction logs
  • • Team collaboration and communication data
How We Use Your Information

Competition Management

To organize and administer CTF competitions, manage registrations, and track participant progress.

Communication

To send important updates about competitions, rules changes, and event information.

Analytics and Improvement

To analyze competition performance, improve our platforms, and enhance user experience.

Security and Compliance

To ensure fair play, prevent cheating, and comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

Competition Partners

With CTF platform providers and competition sponsors for competition administration.

Legal Requirements

When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Consent

With your explicit consent for specific purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • • Regular security assessments and updates
  • • Access controls and authentication measures
  • • Secure hosting and infrastructure
  • • Employee training on data protection

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to your personal data

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate data

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Portability

Request data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@blueteamvillage.org

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • • Maintain your session and preferences
  • • Analyze website usage and performance
  • • Provide personalized content and features
  • • Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Blue Team Village

Email: privacy@blueteamvillage.org

Website: blueteamvillage.org