Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
DevShield Tech ("we", "us", or "our") operates the DevShield Coding Contest ("the Contest"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our Contest.
By participating in the Contest, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and have established the following principles:
We clearly explain what data we collect and how we use it.
We implement robust security measures to protect your data.
We obtain your consent before collecting personal information.
You have control over your personal information and privacy settings.
We collect the following personal information when you register for the Contest:
| Data Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Information | Full name, email address, country | Registration Communication Certification |
| Contest Data | Programming language preferences, experience level | Contest Administration Skill Matching |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device information | Security Analytics Platform Improvement |
| Performance Data | Submission history, scores, rankings | Performance Reports Contest Results |
| Payment Information | Billing address, transaction history | Payment Processing Refunds |
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
Your code submissions are stored for contest judging and may be analyzed for:
We use your information for the following purposes:
With your consent, we may send you:
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us at privacy@devshield.tech.
We process your personal information based on:
We share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in:
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
We may share aggregated, anonymized data with:
All third-party service providers sign data protection agreements and may only process your information for specified purposes in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
We retain your information for as long as necessary:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
You can request restriction of processing in certain situations.
You can request transfer of your data to another organization.
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@devshield.tech. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
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Session management, security |
Required for basic website functionality, user authentication, and security | Session or up to 24 hours |
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Preferences, settings |
Remember your language preferences, theme settings, and contest progress | Up to 1 year |
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Analytics, performance |
Understand how users interact with our platform, improve user experience | Up to 2 years |
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Advertising, retargeting |
Deliver relevant advertisements, measure ad performance (only with consent) | Up to 1 year |
When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings panel.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Our Contest is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Participants aged 16-18 must have parental or guardian consent to participate. We may require verification of parental consent for participants in this age range.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately at privacy@devshield.tech, and we will take steps to remove such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer: For EU residents, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@devshield.tech
This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 20, 2025. Previous versions are available upon request.