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       <h1>Privacy Policy for Hackathon Starter</h1>
 
-      <p>At Hackathon Starter, accessible from our website, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Hackathon Starter and how we use it.</p>
+      <p>At Hackathon Starter, accessible from our website, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document explains the types of information we collect, how we use that data, and how users can manage their information.</p>
 
       <p>
         If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us. Our Privacy Policy was generated with the help of
-        <a href="https://www.gdprprivacypolicy.net/">GDPR Privacy Policy Generator from GDPRPrivacyPolicy.net</a>
+        <a href="https://www.gdprprivacypolicy.net/">GDPR Privacy Policy Generator from GDPRPrivacyPolicy.net</a>.
       </p>
 
-      <h2>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</h2>
-      <p>We are a Data Controller of your information.</p>
-
-      <p>Hackathon Starter legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:</p>
-      <ul>
-        <li>Hackathon Starter needs to perform a contract with you</li>
-        <li>You have given Hackathon Starter permission to do so</li>
-        <li>Processing your personal information is in Hackathon Starter legitimate interests</li>
-        <li>Hackathon Starter needs to comply with the law</li>
-      </ul>
-
-      <p>Hackathon Starter will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.</p>
-
-      <p>
-        If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us. See the Data Deletion Requests section of this
-        document for additional information.
-      </p>
-
-      <p>In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:</p>
-      <ul>
-        <li>The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you.</li>
-        <li>The right of rectification.</li>
-        <li>The right to object.</li>
-        <li>The right of restriction.</li>
-        <li>The right to data portability</li>
-        <li>The right to withdraw consent</li>
-      </ul>
-
-      <h2>Log Files</h2>
-
-      <p>
-        Hackathon Starter follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type,
-        Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on
-        the website, and gathering demographic information.
-      </p>
-
-      <h2>Cookies and Web Beacons</h2>
-
-      <p>
-        Like any other website, Hackathon Starter uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page
-        content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
-      </p>
-
-      <p>
-        For more general information on cookies, please read
-        <a href="https://www.cookieconsent.com/what-are-cookies/">"What Are Cookies"</a>.
-      </p>
-
-      <h2>Privacy Policies</h2>
-
-      <p>You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Hackathon Starter.</p>
-
-      <p>
-        Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Hackathon Starter, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this
-        occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
-      </p>
-
-      <p>Note that Hackathon Starter has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.</p>
-
-      <h2>Third Party Privacy Policies</h2>
-
-      <p>
-        Hackathon Starter's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of
-        certain options.
-      </p>
+      <h2>Data Collection & Usage</h2>
+      <p>We collect information from third-party services such as Google and Meta, including user email, profile data, and other relevant information for authentication purposes. This data is used solely to provide and enhance the functionality of our application.</p>
 
-      <p>You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites.</p>
+      <h2>Automatically Collected Information</h2>
+      <p>We also collect certain information automatically, including browser type, IP address, server logs, and usage patterns to optimize and improve user experience.</p>
 
-      <h2>Children's Information</h2>
+      <h2>Data Sharing</h2>
+      <p>We do not sell user data to third parties. We may share certain information with trusted partners who assist in providing and improving our services, but only as necessary for core functionality.</p>
 
-      <p>Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.</p>
+      <h2>Security & Data Protection</h2>
+      <p>We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect user data from unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse.</p>
 
+      <h2>Data Retention & Deletion</h2>
       <p>
-        Hackathon Starter does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly
-        remove such information from our records.
+        We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Users may request data deletion at any time via the **“Delete My Account”** button on the **“My Account”** page or by contacting us through our
+        <a href="https://hackathon-starter-1.ydftech.com/contact">Contact Page</a>.
       </p>
 
-      <h2>Online Privacy Policy Only</h2>
+      <h2>Restricted Data Usage</h2>
+      <p>User data collected through our app is used **exclusively** for authentication and enhancing app functionality. It is **not** used for targeted advertising, sold to data brokers, or processed for purposes beyond improving user experience.</p>
 
-      <p>
-        Our Privacy Policy (created at GDPRPrivacyPolicy.net) applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Hackathon Starter. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via
-        channels other than this website.
-      </p>
+      <h2>Compliance with Meta Policies</h2>
+      <p>Our privacy policy is available via a publicly accessible URL and is not geo-blocked. The privacy policy link provided in our Meta App Dashboard ensures compliance with Meta’s requirements.</p>
 
-      <h2>Data Deletion Requests</h2>
+      <h2>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</h2>
+      <p>We are a Data Controller of your information. Our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the specific context in which we collect the data:</p>
+      <ul>
+        <li>To perform a contract with you</li>
+        <li>When you have given us consent</li>
+        <li>When processing is in our legitimate interests</li>
+        <li>To comply with legal requirements</li>
+      </ul>
 
-      <p>
-        If you wish to request the deletion of your data, you may do so using the "Delete my account" button in your "My Account" page or by contacting us through our
-        <a href="https://hackathon-starter-1.ydftech.com/contact">Contact Page</a>. We will respond to your request and delete your data within 30 days, or as required by applicable laws. Please ensure that you provide sufficient details in your request so that we can process it efficiently.
-      </p>
+      <h2>Children’s Privacy</h2>
+      <p>Hackathon Starter does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us, and we will promptly remove the data.</p>
 
       <h2>Consent</h2>
-
       <p>By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.</p>
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