Last Updated: December 9, 2025

When you use our services, you're trusting us with your information. We understand this is a big responsibility and work hard to protect your information and put you in control.

At HowToAlgo, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide a better service to you. This can include:

Personal Information

When you sign up, place an order, or fill out a form, we may ask for personal details such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information

Non-Personal Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Cookies

Contest Registration Information

When you register for contests or coding competitions on our platform, we may collect additional information including:

  • Full name
  • Physical address (street address, city, state, postal code, country)
  • Government-issued ID card details (ID type and ID number)
  • Scanned copy or photograph of your ID card (for identity verification purposes)

This information is collected to verify participant identity, ensure contest integrity, prevent fraud, comply with legal requirements, and facilitate prize distribution for contest winners.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect helps us improve our website and provide better services. We use your data for:

  • Personalizing your experience: Tailoring content and offers to your preferences.
  • Improving our website: Analyzing user activity to enhance performance and features.
  • Processing transactions: To fulfill orders and provide customer support.
  • Sending promotional emails: If you've opted-in, we may send you updates, offers, and news about our products and services.
  • Security: Protecting our website and your information from unauthorized access.
  • Contest Management: Verifying participant eligibility, preventing fraudulent registrations, monitoring contest activities, maintaining leaderboards, and distributing prizes to winners.
  • Identity Verification: Using your ID card information and photograph to confirm your identity and ensure fair participation in contests.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements for contest operations and prize distribution.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that store information about your preferences and behavior.

How we use cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and help us understand how users interact with our content.

Managing cookies: You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) to protect your information during transmission. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties, except as outlined below:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and delivering services. These partners are obligated to keep your information confidential.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., court order or government investigation).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal restrictions.
  • Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your preferences.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.

9. Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.