This Cookie Policy explains how CTF7 ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.ctf7.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CTF7) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and interactive content).

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. We also use cookies to analyze user behavior, to improve the functionality of our platform, and to provide a more personalized experience

The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described below:

3. Types of cookies we use

• Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our website and to enable you to use some of its features, such as secure login areas and event registration forms. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
  • Purpose: User authentication, session management, and platform security.
  • Data Collected: Anonymous session data, user preferences.
• Performance and Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to its use. Without these cookies, certain functionality (like remembering your preferences) may become unavailable.
  • Purpose: Remembering your language, region, or other settings you have chosen, and for a better user experience.
  • Data Collected: User preferences, browser type, and general location data.
• Analytics and Customization Cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.
  • Purpose: To measure traffic and analyze user behavior to improve the website's performance and design. For example, we use Google Analytics to track how users interact with our site.
  • Data Collected: Anonymized IP address, pages visited, time spent on the site, and user demographics.
• Third-Party Cookies: For our events, we may use cookies from third-party services to support certain features. For example, we may use embedded content from services like YouTube or payment gateways. These services may set their own cookies on your device.
  • Purpose: To enable third-party features such as video playback, secure payment processing, or social media sharing.
  • Data Collected: Data collected by these third parties is subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

4. How to manage cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner or by adjusting the settings in your browser.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually set your browser to remove or reject cookies. To do this, please follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "Help," "Tools," or "Edit" menu).

Disabling cookies may impact functionality: Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, it may affect the functionality or availability of some features on our platform. For example, you may not be able to log in or register for an event.

5. More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at: [email protected]
For more information about your data privacy rights, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.