Privacy Policy

Effective date: 12 May 2024

Thank you for participating in the ISEAGE CDC! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us.

  1. Information We Collect

    2. We collect and store the following information when you participate in our competitions:

    • Firstname
    • Lastname
    • Email address
  2. Use of Information

    3. We use the information collected solely for the purpose of managing and organizing the competitions. Specifically, we may use your information for the following purposes:

    • To verify your eligibility to participate in competitions.
    • To communicate with you regarding competition-related matters, such as updates, results, or announcements.
    • To ensure the integrity and fairness of our competitions.
  3. Data Storage and Security

    4. We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. Your data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. We take appropriate measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

  4. Data Retention

    5. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. After the competition has concluded, we will archive your data securely. Archived data will be retained for a limited period as required by law or for our legitimate educational purposes, such as record-keeping or resolving disputes.

  5. Sharing of Information

    6. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your information is strictly used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

  6. Your Rights

    7. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

    • The right to access your personal information.
    • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
    • The right to erase your personal information ("right to be forgotten") under certain circumstances.
    • The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information.
    • The right to data portability.
    • The right to withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.

    To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

  7. Updates to this Privacy Policy

    8. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. The effective date of the latest version will be indicated at the top of the policy.

  8. Contact Us

    9. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at cdc_support@iastate.edu.