Privacy Policy for SciolyAnalysis

1. Introduction

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’ preferences, pseudonyms (strictly no actual names), and historical performance data from past Science Olympiad invitationals.
• Configuration Settings: Data related to user-defined preferences and settings for generating teams.

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 invitational data for internal user analysis.
• Generating optimized team configurations based on user-input preferences.
• Providing personalized analytics, viewable exclusively by the user.

5. Data Handling and Storage

We implement robust security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data:

• Data Anonymization: Users are required to use pseudonyms or anonymized identifiers for team members. The use of actual names is strictly prohibited.
• Platform Security: Our platform is built on Django, incorporating industry-standard security practices such as:
• Restricted access controls to ensure that only authorized users can access data.
• Comprehensive protection against XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), and SQL injection attacks.
• Data Deletion: Users may delete their accounts at any time, which will result in the complete and irreversible deletion of all associated data.

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, necessary for maintaining user authentication and enhancing the user experience.

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.
• Permanently delete your account and all associated data.

9. Commitment to Data Security

We are dedicated to safeguarding your data through the following measures:

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. We strictly enforce the use of pseudonyms or anonymized identifiers in place of actual names when entering information about team members. This practice ensures compliance with privacy standards and mitigates risks associated with using personally identifiable information.

11. Policy Updates and User Notification

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated to users through prominent notices on our website, such as banners or pop-ups. 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].