01. Introduction
This Privacy Policy defines the technical and operational protocols for managing user data on the Contest Hopper platform (https://www.contesthopper.com). Our systems are engineered to prioritize user privacy through secure data architecture and transparent processing.
02. Information Collection
We categorize processed data into the following technical tiers:
[TIER_01]: AUTHENTICATION_DATA
Primary identifiers required for secure session management:
- Verified email address (via OAuth providers)
- System-generated display identifiers
- Authenticated profile imagery
[TIER_02]: PROFILE_METADATA
Extended attributes used for portfolio optimization and recommendations:
- UID / Username
- Geographic region (ISO standard)
- Professional classification (Occupation/Organization)
- Technical competency markers (Skills/Interests)
[TIER_03]: TELEMETRY_DATA
Automatic capture of system interaction data, including terminal IP addresses, viewport interaction logs, and routing telemetry.
03. Data Utilization
Functional applications of captured data points:
- Core system maintenance and infrastructure optimization.
- Dynamic personalization of recommendation engines.
- Generation of technical portfolio summaries.
- Broadcast of critical system updates and security alerts.
ALERT: Contest Hopper does not authorize the extraction or sale of user data to external third parties.
04. Security Architecture
Our data protection layer utilizes industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS/SSL), decentralized OAuth authentication, and persistent security auditing.
RETENTION_POLICY: Data persists as long as the account status is [ACTIVE]. Users may initiate a [DATA_PURGE] request, which executes within a 30-day window.
06. User Rights
Users maintain the following administrative rights over their data:
- Data rectification and audit logs.
- Account termination and associated data purge.
- Preference state modification for communications.
- Request for portable data extraction.
07. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding data privacy or to initiate a deletion request, please utilize the following endpoints:
Support Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.contesthopper.com