Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 6, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to BACKDOORS.AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cybersecurity training platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Profile information (profile picture, bio, skills)
- Educational and professional background
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Challenge completion data and progress metrics
- Performance in CTF challenges and learning paths
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
- Create and manage your account
- Track your progress and customize your learning experience
- Generate leaderboards and achievement systems
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and events
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
- Ensure the security of our platform and detect unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our platform
- Team members (if you participate in team challenges)
- Other users (limited to information you choose to make public)
- Legal authorities when required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Monitoring for suspicious activities
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze usage patterns, remember your preferences, and provide personalized experiences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and review your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information
- Restrict or object to processing of your information
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you may only use the platform with verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete the data.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our platform or by other means. Your continued use of our platform after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
