Privacy Policy

Dainik Bhaskar Genius Hunt (“Genius Hunt”, “we”, “our”, or “the organizers”) respects the privacy of participants and is committed to protecting the personal information shared during registration and participation in the competition. This Privacy Policy explains how participant information is collected, used, stored, and protected when using the Genius Hunt platform.

To facilitate registration, examination, and result processing, we may collect the following information from participants: 1. Personal Information 2. Contact Information 3. School Information 4. Account Information 4. Technical Information This information is collected to ensure accurate registration, fair participation, and proper communication with participants and schools.

The information collected from participants may be used for the following purposes: 1. Processing competition registrations and payments 2. Providing login credentials and exam access 3. Conducting the online aptitude test 4. Generating results, rankings, and performance reports 5. Communicating important updates, notifications, and announcements 6. Issuing participation certificates and prize notifications 7. Improving the platform functionality and user experience 8. Conducting analytics and reporting related to the competition The information collected will only be used for legitimate purposes related to the Genius Hunt event and associated educational initiatives.

Participant information will not be sold or rented to third parties. However, limited data sharing may occur in the following situations: 1. With authorized technology partners responsible for hosting and managing the examination platform 2. With payment service providers to process registration fees securely 3. With schools or educational partners, where applicable, for participation verification 4. When required by law, regulatory authorities, or legal proceedings Any third-party partners involved in the event will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

The organizers implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect participant information, including: 1. Secure data storage systems 2. Controlled access to participant data 3. Encryption and security protocols where applicable 4. Monitoring of platform access and activity logs While reasonable precautions are taken to protect information, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security, and participants are encouraged to keep their login credentials confidential.

Participant information will be retained for the duration necessary to: 1. Conduct the Genius Hunt competition 2. Announce results and distribute prizes 3. Provide performance reports and certificates 4. Maintain event records and reporting After the completion of the event, data may be retained for a limited period for administrative, analytical, or legal purposes, after which it may be securely deleted or anonymized.

The Genius Hunt platform may use cookies or similar technologies to: 1. Maintain user sessions during the exam 2. Improve website performance and navigation 3. Analyze platform usage and technical performance Participants may adjust browser settings to control cookie usage; however, disabling cookies may impact certain platform functionalities.

Participants or their parents/guardians may have the right to: 1. Request correction of inaccurate information 2. Request clarification regarding how their data is used 3. Contact the organizers regarding privacy-related concerns Requests may be subject to verification and applicable operational limitations.

Since the competition is designed for school students (including minors), registration and participation are expected to occur with the knowledge and consent of parents, guardians, or schools. Parents or guardians may contact the organizers if they believe any information has been collected incorrectly or without appropriate authorization.

The organizers reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in: 1. Platform functionality 2. Legal or regulatory requirements 3. Event operations Any significant changes will be communicated through the official Genius Hunt website or communication channels.

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data usage, participants or parents/guardians may contact the Genius Hunt support team through the official website or designated communication channels.