Privacy Policy - The 2nd China-CEEC Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

I. General Provisions

We value and protect the personal information and privacy of participants. By using the competition registration system, submitting registration materials, or contacting the organizers, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not submit registration information.

II. Information We Collect

To complete registration, review, communication, and event organization, we may collect the following information:

(1) Identity and contact information: name, nationality, gender, date of birth, ID type and number, phone number, email address, organization, and position;
(2) Project and team information: project name, field, cooperation plan, company/team profile, core member details, résumés, and related materials;
(3) Registration process information: registration time, submission records, review status, and necessary information generated through communication with the organizers;
(4) Technical information: to ensure system security and stable operation, we may record access logs, IP addresses, browser type, and other basic technical information.

III. Purposes of Use

We use your information only for the following purposes:

(1) Reviewing eligibility, organizing evaluation, and conducting competition activities;
(2) Sending competition-related notices, progress updates, and necessary communications;
(3) Conducting statistical analysis, activity summaries, and security assurance;
(4) Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements or responding to lawful requests from regulators or judicial authorities.

IV. Storage and Protection

We adopt reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Registration information will be retained for the period necessary to achieve the purposes stated in this policy. After the retention period expires, the information will be deleted or anonymized, unless otherwise required by laws and regulations.

V. Sharing and Disclosure

Without your consent, we will not sell your personal information to unrelated third parties. Information may be shared or disclosed only in the following circumstances:

(1) Providing information necessary for review and event organization to organizers, co-organizers, and review-related entities;
(2) With your explicit authorization or consent;
(3) When required by laws, regulations, or administrative or judicial authorities;
(4) When necessary to maintain competition order, public safety, or the lawful rights and interests of others.

VI. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you have the right to access and correct your registration information and to contact the organizers regarding information processing. If you request withdrawal of consent or deletion of information, subsequent participation, communication, or result notification services may be affected.

VII. Protection of Minors

If a participant is under 18 years of age, this policy should be read and registration completed under the guidance of a guardian. We will provide special protection for minors' personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

VIII. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy from time to time in response to changes in laws and regulations or business needs, and publish the updated policy on relevant competition pages. The updated policy takes effect upon publication.

IX. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact the organizers through official competition channels or the contact information published on the registration page.