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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2025

1. Introduction

The Solar Car Challenge (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our events, or otherwise interact with us online.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • School or organization affiliation
  • Any other information you provide through forms, registrations, or communications

We may also collect certain technical data automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Register participants for events and communicate event details
  • Send newsletters or promotional materials (only if you opt-in)
  • Improve and maintain our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website and events (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Your Choices

You may choose to:

  • Opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails
  • Access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: