Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register for ASCF CTF, we collect:

• Username
• Email address
• Country (optional)
• Affiliation (optional)
• IP address (for security purposes)

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the CTF platform
• To display your username and country on the scoreboard
• To send important notifications about the competition
• To prevent abuse and ensure fair play

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your email address is never displayed publicly.

Public Information

The following information may be displayed publicly:

• Username
• Country flag
• Team name (if applicable)
• Score and solve history
• Affiliation (if provided)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Passwords are hashed using BCrypt and are never stored in plain text.

Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in. These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly.

Data Retention

Your account data is retained for the duration of the competition and may be kept for archival purposes afterward.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.

Last updated: December 2025