Effective Date: June 26, 2024

WomenHack is committed to protecting the privacy of California residents and complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This policy outlines the rights of California residents regarding their personal information and how WomenHack collects, uses, and protects that information.

1. Your Rights Under the CCPA

Under the CCPA, California residents have the following rights:

  1. Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the purpose for collecting the personal information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.
  2. Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale: WomenHack does not sell personal information to third parties. However, if this policy changes in the future, you will have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
  4. Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

2. Categories of Personal Information Collected

WomenHack collects the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)
  • Professional or employment-related information (e.g., job title, company name)
  • Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., browsing history, search history)
  • Geolocation data
  • Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about a consumer

3. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from you when you provide it to us (e.g., when you register for an event, create an account, or subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Automatically as you navigate through our website (e.g., usage details, IP addresses, cookies)

4. Purpose for Collecting Personal Information

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To communicate with you about our events, services, and promotions
  • To personalize your experience on our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • Third parties with whom you interact through our services
  • Law enforcement or regulatory agencies if required by law

6. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us by:

Please include your name, email address, and a detailed description of your request. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this CCPA Compliance Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the effective date at the top of this policy and provide notice as required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this CCPA Compliance Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: