Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-07

1. Introduction

Contest Hub ("we", "us") operates the Contest Hub website and service. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Account information: email address, username, and display name provided at sign-up.
  • Contest activity: entries you submit, votes you cast, comments you post.
  • Authentication metadata: handled by Clerk; we receive only your verified identity, not your password.
  • Usage analytics: page views via Vercel Analytics (no cookies, no personal data).
  • Error reports: stack traces and request metadata via Sentry, scrubbed of sensitive headers.

3. How We Use Information

  • To operate and improve the Service.
  • To display your submissions, votes, and comments to other users.
  • To notify you of contest events relevant to your participation.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We share data only with:

  • Service providers (Clerk, Vercel, Cloudflare R2, Sentry, Turso) who help operate the Service under contractual confidentiality.
  • Other users, when you publish content (entries, comments, votes are public).
  • Legal authorities when required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use only essential cookies for authentication (managed by Clerk). We do not use advertising cookies. Analytics events are collected anonymously without persistent identifiers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Submissions, votes, and comments may persist after account deletion in anonymized form to preserve contest history.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, secure authentication, access controls, encrypted backups) to protect your data. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification at least 14 days before they take effect.

11. Contact

Privacy questions or requests can be sent to hello@panelhaus.app.