Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 29, 2025 • Effective: November 30, 2025

Last Updated: November 26, 2025
Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Yukthi CTF ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in Yukthi CTF events organized in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Police.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Yukthi CTF platform, including participants, team leaders, and visitors. By registering for or participating in Yukthi CTF events, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your rights regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for Yukthi CTF, we collect: - Full name - Email address - Phone number - Profession - Country/State of residence

2.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect: - IP address - Browser type and version - Device information - Operating system - Access times and dates - Pages viewed and interactions - Referral URLs

2.3 Competition Data

During competitions, we collect: - Challenge submissions and timestamps - Flag submission attempts (successful and unsuccessful) - Score and ranking data - Challenge solve times - Challenge interaction logs

2.4 Communication Data

Support tickets and correspondence
Feedback and survey responses
Discord/chat interactions (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Event Operations: Managing registration, team formation, and competition logistics
Communication: Sending event updates, announcements, and important notifications
Scoring & Leaderboards: Calculating scores and displaying public leaderboards
Security: Detecting cheating, preventing abuse, and ensuring fair play
Prize Distribution: Verifying winner eligibility and coordinating prize delivery
Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve future events
Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and responding to lawful requests

4.1 Public Information

The following information may be publicly displayed: - Team names and usernames - Scores and rankings on leaderboards - Solve times and challenge completions - Winner announcements

We may share your information with:

Event Organizers: Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Wing and Saveetha Engineering College for event coordination
Sponsors: Only aggregated, anonymized statistics (not personal data)
Service Providers: Hosting providers, email services operating under data processing agreements
Analytics Services: Anonymized usage data for platform improvement

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by: - Law, court order, or government request - To protect the rights, safety, and security of Yukthi CTF, participants, or the public - To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service - In connection with legal proceedings

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

Data Type	Retention Period
Account Data	Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
Competition Data	Indefinitely for historical records and statistics
Technical Logs	90 days for security purposes
Communication Records	1 year after event conclusion
Payment/Prize Records	7 years (legal requirement)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

Encryption: Data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
Password Security: Secure hashing algorithms
Access Controls: Role-based access and authentication
Monitoring: Regular security assessments and monitoring
Incident Response: Documented breach response procedures
Infrastructure: Secure hosting with regular backups

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for optional data processing
Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

To exercise these rights: Email us at privacy@yukthictf.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Types of Cookies

We use: - Essential Cookies: Session management, authentication, security - Functional Cookies: User preferences and settings - Analytics Cookies: Understanding platform usage (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

8.3 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

9. Children's Privacy

Yukthi CTF is open to participants aged 13 and above.

Under 13: Not permitted to use the platform
Ages 13-17: Parental/Guardian should be mandated for safety reasons (personal opinion)
Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information from minor participants

Parents or guardians may contact us to review or request deletion of their child's information at privacy@yukthictf.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in India. By using the platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to India, where data protection laws may differ from your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes: - We will post the updated policy on this page - We will update the "Last Updated" date - Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users

Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: privacy@yukthictf.com
General Support: support@yukthictf.com

Data Controller:
Selfmade Ninja Academy
In collaboration with Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Wing

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including: - Information Technology Act, 2000 - Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

By using Yukthi CTF, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.