Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Phantom Flags CTF ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our Capture The Flag competition or visit our website pfswt.securewithtechies.com.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for Phantom Flags CTF, we collect:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• CTF Username/Alias
• College/Organization (optional)
• Experience Level
• Discord Username (optional)

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Operating System
• Access Times and Dates
• Pages Viewed

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Event registration and participant verification
• Sending event-related communications and updates
• Providing platform credentials before the event
• Announcing winners and distributing prizes
• Issuing participation certificates
• Improving our CTF platform and future events
• Sending newsletters (only if you opted in)

Information Sharing

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

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share
• Public Leaderboard: Your CTF username and score may be displayed publicly
• Sponsors: Only aggregate, anonymized statistics may be shared with sponsors
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password storage with hashing
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:

• Registration data: Until 6 months after the event
• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Competition records: Indefinitely for historical purposes (anonymized)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@securewithtechies.com

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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