GDPR, Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

This is the website of the Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge 2026 (“WICC 2026”), organised and administered by Zero Days. We respect your right to privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

The following outlines our data gathering and dissemination practices relating to this website. By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, your only remedy is to discontinue use of the website.

We reserve the right to amend or update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and your continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Privacy & Data Protection

Zero Days fully respects your right to privacy and will not collect any personal data about you through this website without your clear knowledge and consent.

Any personal data voluntarily provided to us will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

We only collect personal data where necessary to:

  • administer registrations and participation in WICC 2026;
  • respond to enquiries;
  • manage communications relating to the event;
  • improve our website and services;
  • comply with legal and organisational obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Please note that communicating over the internet and sending data electronically may involve your data passing through third-party systems and providers.

Who We Are

The Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge 2026 is an international cybersecurity competition and event initiative organised by Zero Days.

Further information is available at:

Data We Collect

Website Usage Data

For general website browsing, certain statistical and technical data may be collected automatically by our hosting and analytics providers. This may include:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • device type;
  • operating system;
  • referring website;
  • pages visited;
  • date and time of access.

We may use cookies or temporary session cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.

This information is used solely for website administration, analytics, security, and service improvement purposes.

Data You Provide to Us

Contact Forms & Registrations

You may choose to provide personal data through:

  • registration forms;
  • volunteer applications;
  • competition participation forms;
  • sponsorship or partnership enquiries;
  • mailing list subscriptions;
  • direct email communication.

Depending on the context, this data may include:

  • name;
  • email address;
  • phone number;
  • organisation or school;
  • country of residence;
  • cybersecurity experience or interests;
  • dietary or accessibility requirements where relevant to event participation.

We use this information only for the purpose for which it was provided and for reasonably related administrative purposes.

Children’s Personal Data

Certain WICC 2026 activities may involve participants under the age of 18. In such cases, appropriate consent procedures may apply in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

If we become aware that personal data has been submitted without the required consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that data promptly.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • request access to the personal data we hold about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate data;
  • request erasure of your personal data where applicable;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to certain forms of processing;
  • receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
  • withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission Ireland

We will respond to valid requests within the timeframes required under applicable law.

Sharing Your Data

We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary for the operation of WICC 2026, including:

  • website hosting providers;
  • email and communications platforms;
  • registration and ticketing systems;
  • payment processors where applicable;
  • cybersecurity event partners and service providers;
  • legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

All third-party providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.

We may also disclose data:

  • where required by law;
  • to protect the safety, rights, or security of participants, organisers, or the public;
  • in connection with organisational restructuring or event administration changes.

International Transfers

Some service providers used in connection with WICC 2026 may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where international transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • event administration;
  • legal and regulatory compliance;
  • security and audit purposes;
  • historical and reporting requirements relating to the competition and associated programmes.

Data retention periods are reviewed periodically.

Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Photography, Media & Event Coverage

WICC 2026 events may be photographed or recorded for promotional, educational, archival, and reporting purposes.

By attending event activities, participants acknowledge that photographs or recordings may be used in connection with WICC 2026 and Zero Days communications, websites, social media, press materials, and future event promotion.

If you have specific concerns regarding media usage, please contact the organisers in advance where possible.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are governed exclusively by the laws of Ireland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Zero Days
Email: info@zerodays.ie
Website: Zero Days

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Last updated: May 2026