Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Hack4Shell collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly, such as your username, email address, password-related authentication data, challenge submissions, profile details, and messages sent through our contact form.
We also collect operational information automatically, including account activity, challenge progress, solve timestamps, session identifiers, and technical metadata such as browser and device information needed to operate the platform securely.
2. How We Use Information
- To create and maintain your account.
- To deliver challenge functionality, score tracking, and leaderboard updates.
- To improve platform security, moderation, and stability.
- To respond to support requests and contact form submissions.
- To detect abuse, prevent cheating, and enforce platform rules.
3. Data Storage and Security
We store account and challenge-related data in a secure backend environment and use reasonable technical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, so we encourage users to keep their credentials confidential.
4. Cookies and Session Management
We may use cookies or similar session mechanisms to keep you signed in, manage authentication state, and maintain essential functionality. If you disable cookies, some features may not work as intended.
5. Third-Party Services
Hack4Shell may use authentication, hosting, analytics, or database services such as Supabase and related providers to operate the platform. These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy terms and security practices.
6. Contact and Messaging
Any information you send through our contact form or support channels may be stored to review, respond to, and improve the platform. Please do not send sensitive personal information unless necessary for the purpose of your request.
7. Your Rights
You may be able to update your account information, reset your password, or request account-related assistance. If you wish to inquire about your personal data or request deletion where applicable, contact us through the platform’s contact form or official support channel.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.