Last Updated: January 12, 2026

We at WomenHack (“WomenHack,” “we,” “us,” “our”) know that our users (“you,” “your”) care about how your personal information is used and shared, and we take your privacy seriously. Please read the following to learn more about our Privacy Policy. By visiting or using the womenhack.com website and domain name, and any other linked pages, features, content, mobile applications, or any other services we offer from time to time in connection therewith (collectively, the “Website,” or the “Services”), in any manner, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy, and you hereby consent that we will collect, use, and share your information in the following ways.

I. WHAT DOES THIS PRIVACY POLICY COVER?

This Privacy Policy covers our treatment of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that we gather when you are accessing or using our Website. This policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13 or knowingly allow such persons to register for the Services. If you are under 13, please do not attempt to register for the Services or send any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, or email address. No one under age 13 may provide any personal information to us or on the Services. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

II. WHAT INFORMATION DOES WOMENHACK COLLECT?

We gather various types of Personal Information from our users, as explained more fully below. We may use this Personal Information to personalize and improve our services, to allow our users to set up a user account and profile, to contact users, to fulfill your requests for certain products and services, to analyze how users utilize the Website and Product, and as otherwise set forth in this Privacy Policy. We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

We receive and store any information you knowingly provide to us. For example, we collect Personal Information such as your name, user name, email address, contact information, employment history and details, resume, and personal preferences regarding employment, and we may collect other employment-related information as our services and products are further developed. You can choose not to provide us with certain information, but then you may not be able to register with us or take advantage of some of our features.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

Whenever you interact with our Website, we automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser, including your IP address, “cookie” information, and the page you requested. “Cookies” are identifiers we transfer to your computer or mobile device that allow us to recognize your browser or mobile device and tell us how and when pages in our Website are visited and by how many people.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

C. E-mail and Other Communications:

We may contact you, by email or other means; for example, we may send you promotional offers on behalf of other businesses, or communicate with you about your use of the Website or the Product. If you do not want to receive email or other mail from us, please indicate your preference by emailing us at [email protected].

III. WILL WOMENHACK SHARE ANY OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION IT RECEIVES?

We neither rent nor sell your Personal Information in personally identifiable form to anyone. We share your Personal Information in personally identifiable form with third parties only as described below.

A. Service Providers: We employ other companies and people to perform tasks on our behalf and need to share your information with them to provide products or services to you.

B. Employers and Event Partners: User profile information may be displayed to Employers in accordance with the preferences you have indicated and the functionality of the Website, to facilitate interaction between you and potential employers at our events.

C. Business Transfers: If we (or substantially all of our assets) are acquired, or if we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, Personal Information would be one of the assets transferred to or acquired by a third party.

D. Protection of WomenHack and Others: We may release Personal Information when we believe in good faith that release is necessary to comply with laws; enforce or apply our conditions of use and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of WomenHack, our employees, our users, or others.

IV. IS PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ME SECURE?

Your account is protected by a password for your privacy and security. We endeavor to protect the privacy of your account and other Personal Information we hold in our records, but we cannot guarantee complete security. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors, may compromise the security of user information at any time.

V. DATA RETENTION

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for up to 3 years after account closure.
• Resume and Employment Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after last activity.
• Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for legal and tax compliance.
• Communication Records: Retained for up to 3 years.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting [email protected].

VI. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION CAN I ACCESS?

Through your account settings, you may access, and, in some cases, edit or delete the following information you’ve provided to us:

• Name and password
• Email address and contact information
• User profile information, including your employment details

VII. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

We may use automated systems to match candidates with potential employers based on skills, experience, and preferences. This matching process:

• Uses the information you provide in your profile and resume
• Does not make final hiring decisions – all employment decisions are made by employers
• Can be reviewed by our team upon request
• You may opt out of automated matching by contacting [email protected]

VIII. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS AND GDPR

WomenHack is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your Personal Information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For Users in the EU/EEA/UK (GDPR Rights):

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, and (d) our legitimate business interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

IX. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Use of information we collect now is subject to the Privacy Policy in effect at the time such information is used. If we make changes in the way we use Personal Information, we will notify you by posting an announcement on our Website or sending you an email.

X. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policies, please send us a detailed message to [email protected]. We will make every effort to resolve your concerns.

You can also mail us at:

WomenHack
65 Enterprise, Suite 335H
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

Effective Date: January 12, 2026

WomenHack is committed to protecting the privacy of California residents and complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This section outlines the rights of California residents regarding their personal information.

1. Your Rights Under the CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• 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.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Note: WomenHack does not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

2. Categories of Personal Information Collected

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address, and unique online identifiers.
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, and employment history.
• Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and interactions with our website.
• Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements.
• Inferences: Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile reflecting preferences and characteristics.

3. Exercising Your CCPA Rights

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: WomenHack, 65 Enterprise, Suite 335H, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

4. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

WomenHack does not sell your personal information to third parties. If this practice changes, we will update this notice and provide you with the ability to opt out.