🔒 Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Governed by the laws of India

At Zyprolyn, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform and participate in our contests and hackathons. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

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1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational institution, professional details, postal address, and payment information (including bank account details and UPI IDs) when you register on our platform or participate in contests and hackathons.

Sensitive Personal Data

As per Indian law, we may collect sensitive personal data including financial information (bank account, payment card details), biometric information (if required for verification), and passwords. This data is collected only with your explicit consent and is stored securely.

Contest and Hackathon Submissions

When you participate in contests or hackathons, we collect your code repositories, project descriptions, documentation, presentation materials, team information, and any other materials you provide as part of your submission. By submitting, you grant us the right to showcase winning projects.

Payment and Transaction Data

We collect information related to participation fees, prize distribution, certificate issuance, and refund processing. All participation fees are non-refundable except in cases where a contest or hackathon is cancelled and not rescheduled within 30 days.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns when you use our platform, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, and timestamps.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account and user profile
  • To process contest and hackathon registrations and collect participation fees
  • To facilitate your participation in contests and hackathons
  • To evaluate and judge contest submissions independently as per our sole discretion
  • To distribute prizes and issue certificates (winning and participation certificates)
  • To process refunds only in cases of contest cancellation without rescheduling within 30 days
  • To communicate with you about contests, results, platform updates, and promotional offers
  • To showcase winning projects and participant achievements on our platform
  • To improve our platform, user experience, and services
  • To prevent fraud, ensure platform security, and comply with legal obligations
  • To maintain records for auditing and compliance purposes
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3. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

Contest Judges and Organizers

Your submissions, profile information, and contact details may be shared with our internal judging panel and contest organizers for evaluation purposes. As an independent platform, all judging decisions are final and at our sole discretion.

Service Providers and Payment Processors

We may share your information with third-party service providers in India who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, distributing prizes, issuing certificates, sending communications, and providing customer support.

Public Display

Winner names, project details, and achievements may be publicly displayed on our website, social media, and promotional materials. Participant names may also be displayed in association with participation certificates.

Legal Requirements and Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by Indian law, court order, or in response to valid requests by government authorities including law enforcement agencies, tax authorities, or other regulatory bodies.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

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4. Data Security and Protection

As required under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules, we implement reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal and sensitive personal data. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls, multi-factor authentication, and role-based permissions
  • Secure payment processing through RBI-approved payment gateways
  • Data backups and disaster recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection and confidentiality

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Payment and Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Participation Fees: All participation fees paid for contests and hackathons are non-refundable under any circumstances, except as specified below.

Exception for Cancellation: Participation fees will be refunded only if a contest or hackathon is cancelled by Zyprolyn and not rescheduled within 30 (thirty) days from the original date. Refunds will be processed within 15-30 business days to the original payment method.

No Refunds for: Change of mind, inability to participate, disqualification, technical issues on participant's end, or any other personal reasons.

Prize Distribution: Prizes will be distributed as per the contest rules. Winners must provide accurate banking details for prize transfers. Zyprolyn is not responsible for delays caused by incorrect information provided by winners.

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6. Independent Platform and Judging

Zyprolyn operates as an independent platform for hosting contests and hackathons. The following terms apply:

  • Final Judgment: All judging and evaluation decisions are made solely by Zyprolyn and are final and binding. We exercise complete discretion in evaluating submissions based on our defined criteria.
  • No Complaints or Appeals: Participants agree that no complaints, appeals, or disputes regarding judging decisions, winner selection, or evaluation criteria will be entertained. By participating, you accept our judgment as final.
  • Evaluation Criteria: While we publish general evaluation guidelines, the specific weightage and assessment methods are at our sole discretion.
  • Disqualification: We reserve the right to disqualify any participant for violation of rules, plagiarism, unethical behavior, or any reason we deem appropriate.
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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your login credentials and preferences
  • Analyze platform usage, traffic patterns, and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and contest recommendations
  • Secure your account and prevent fraudulent activities

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Your Rights Under Indian Law

As per Indian privacy laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (subject to contractual obligations)
  • Right to Review: Review information provided by you

To exercise these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer (details in Section 12). Please note that certain information required for contest participation, prize distribution, and certificate issuance cannot be deleted while you maintain an active account or have participated in ongoing contests.

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9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

  • Account information: As long as your account remains active
  • Contest submissions: Permanently for record-keeping and showcase purposes
  • Payment and transaction data: 7 years as per Indian tax and accounting laws
  • Communication records: 3 years for customer support purposes
  • Certificates and awards: Permanently for verification purposes

After the retention period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless retention is required by law.

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10. Data Storage and Transfer

Your data is primarily stored on servers located in India. If we transfer data outside India, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place as required under Indian law. By using our platform, you consent to such transfers.

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11. Children's Privacy

Participants must be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent to use our platform. If a participant is under 18, we require parental consent before collecting any personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us immediately.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, updating the "Last updated" date, and sending an email notification to registered users. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bhopal,M.P., India.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: services@zyprolyn.xyz

Support: services@zyprolyn.xyz

Grievance Officer: services@zyprolyn.xyz

Website: zyprolyn.xyz

⚠️ Important Consent Notice

By using Zyprolyn platform, registering for contests/hackathons, and providing your information, you expressly consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal and sensitive personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that participation fees are non-refundable (except as specified), and all judging decisions are final with no right to appeal.

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