Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which ChaLearn collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the chalearn.org website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by ChaLearn.
Personal identification information
We avoid collecting personal information from Users, except as needed when they participate to our events (for instance challenges or workshops). Information is generally limited to name and email, but may include short biography and various scientific presentation material. Users can contact us to remove any of their personal information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
ChaLearn collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To administer challenges, workshops, or other events organized by ChaLearn.
- To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To contact winners and award them prizes.
The email address Users provide for entering a challenge, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to the challenge. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. Emails are kept secret and Users' identity are not publicly disclosed unless the Users claim a prize or agree to reveal their identity.
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Third party websites
Users may find content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Changes to this privacy policy
ChaLearn has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, entering challenges, participating to workshops or other events organized by ChaLearn, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site or participate in our events. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
This document was last updated on August 28, 2018