SciolyAnalysis ("we," "our," "us") is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and safeguarding of personal information provided by users ("you," "your") of our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of information:
User Credentials: Username and password required for account creation and authentication.
Team Data: Information input by users regarding team members' names or identifiers, event preferences, and historical performance data from past Science Olympiad competitions and practices.
Configuration Settings: Data related to user-defined preferences and settings for generating teams, including skill analysis parameters.
3. Data Collection Methodology
Data is collected directly from users through secure forms on our website. Users will be prompted to confirm that they are at least 14 years old during account creation. All information is linked to the user's account and is permanently deleted upon account deletion.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your data solely for the following purposes:
Analyzing historical competition and practice data for skill estimation.
Generating optimized team configurations based on user-input preferences and performance data.
Providing personalized analytics and skill views, viewable exclusively by the user.
5. Data Handling and Storage
We implement security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data:
Consent-Based Data Entry: If you enter personally identifiable information (such as real names of team members), you are responsible for obtaining the consent of those individuals. We encourage the use of pseudonyms or anonymized identifiers where possible.
Platform Security: Our platform is built on Django, incorporating industry-standard security practices including:
Restricted access controls to ensure that only authorized users can access their own data.
Protection against XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), and SQL injection attacks.
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted via HTTPS.
Data Retention: Your data is retained for as long as your account exists. Upon account deletion, all associated data is permanently and irreversibly removed.
6. Non-Disclosure of Data
We do not, under any circumstances, share your data with third parties. All data collected is for internal use only and is visible exclusively to the user who provided it.
7. Use of Cookies
We utilize only essential cookies, such as session cookies and CSRF tokens, necessary for maintaining user authentication and security. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.
8. User Rights and Data Management
You have full control over your data, with rights to:
Access and review the data you have provided.
Update or modify your data through the user interface.
Export your data (e.g., via the XLSX export feature for generated teams).
Permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time.
9. Commitment to Data Security
We are dedicated to safeguarding your data through the following measures:
Protecting against unauthorized access, data breaches, and security threats by employing security best practices.
Ensuring that each user's data is isolated and only accessible to them.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users as soon as reasonably possible.
10. Handling of Minors' Data
Our platform is intended for users aged 14 and above. During account creation, users will be prompted to confirm their age. If you enter information about team members who are minors, you are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent from their parents or guardians. We encourage the use of pseudonyms or anonymized identifiers for minors.
11. Policy Updates and User Notification
Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated to users through prominent notices on our website. Continued use of our platform following such notifications signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].