1. Information We Collect

CipherPoint collects only the minimum data necessary to operate the platform:

• Account Data: Username, email address, and hashed password
• Activity Data: Challenge submissions, solved flags, hint unlocks, and progress tracking
• Community Data: CTF submissions, comments, votes, and reports you create
• Technical Data: Browser type, session tokens, and basic usage metrics for platform stability

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for:

• Operating and improving the platform experience
• Tracking your progress, badges, and leaderboard standing
• Moderating content and enforcing platform policies
• Communicating platform updates and security notices

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Public leaderboard rankings and usernames are visible to other users by design. In cases of policy violations, relevant account data may be reviewed by platform moderators.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including encrypted password storage and secure session management. However, no platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to use unique passwords.

5. Media & Content

User-uploaded media (images, videos) is stored on CipherPoint's Telegram storage channel and served back to members through CipherPoint's own media proxy for challenge display. Uploaded content is not shared to third parties beyond that storage channel. Temporary file identifiers are used for proxy delivery.

6. Cookies & Sessions

CipherPoint keeps your session in your browser's local storage (a signed access token plus a refresh token), not in tracking cookies. No third-party advertising or tracking cookies are set.

7. Your Rights

You may request account deletion or data export by contacting platform administrators. Upon deletion, your account data and associated content will be removed from active systems within a reasonable timeframe, subject to backup retention policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated as the platform evolves. Continued use of CipherPoint after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Significant changes will be communicated through platform announcements.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact the platform administrators through the official channels provided within the platform interface.