Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") describes how METACHAIN VIETNAM, parent company of ZKP Labs (the "Organizer") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in connection with the Rust Hackathon (the "Hackathon"). The Hackathon is a 24-hour event designed to bring together talented programmers to create innovative projects using the Rust programming language.

This Policy applies to all personal information collected by the Organizer in connection with the Hackathon. This includes personal information collected through the Hackathon website, registration process, project submissions, event participation, and feedback forms.

We collect the following personal information from you when you register for the Hackathon:

• Required Information:
• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your affiliation (e.g., university, company, independent)
• Your programming experience
• Your knowledge of the Rust programming language
• Optional Information:
• Your phone number
• Your social media handles
• Your dietary restrictions
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also collect additional personal information from you if you choose to participate in any of the following activities:

• Submit a project: Your project title, description, and code
• Attend a workshop or presentation: Your attendance record and feedback
• Provide feedback on the Hackathon: Your comments and suggestions

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Hackathon Administration:
• Processing your registration and participation in the Hackathon
• Communicating with you about the Hackathon, including event updates, reminders, and notifications
• Evaluating your project submissions and determining eligibility for prizes
• Administering the Hackathon, including managing teams, judging projects, and awarding prizes
• Communication and Marketing:
• Sending you newsletters and event announcements related to the Hackathon and Rust programming
• Promoting the Hackathon and Rust programming to a wider audience
• Improvement and Development:
• Analyzing Hackathon participation data to improve future events
• Conducting research on Rust programming and developer communities
• Developing new features and services related to the Hackathon and Rust programming

We may disclose your personal information to the following third parties:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us with the Hackathon, such as web hosting providers, email marketing platforms, and payment processors. These service providers are only authorized to use your personal information for the purpose of providing services to us.
• Sponsors: We may share your personal information with sponsors of the Hackathon who have contributed to the event. Sponsors may use your personal information to contact you about their products and services. You can opt out of sharing your personal information with sponsors by contacting us at [email protected]
• Judges: We may share your project submissions and personal information with judges who are evaluating projects for the Hackathon. Judges are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your personal information for the purpose of evaluating your project.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, subpoena, or court order. We may also disclose your personal information if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the rights of others, or the safety and security of our community.

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These precautions include:

• Physical security: We maintain physical security measures to protect our data storage facilities and servers.
• Technical security: We use industry-standard security measures to protect our data, such as encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Access controls: We limit access to your personal information to authorized personnel who need to know it in order to perform their job duties.

You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at [email protected] We will comply with your request to delete your personal information, unless we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Marketing Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send you. You can also opt out by contacting us at [email protected]
• Data Portability: You can request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also request that we transfer your personal information to another data controller.