Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily submit to us, including when you:

• Apply to join a team as an athlete

• Submit a sponsorship or Charter Partner inquiry

• Register for a CISO Games event or gathering

• Subscribe to The Torch newsletter

• Contact us via email, form, or phone

• Book a call through our scheduling tool

  
  

This information may include your name, email address, job title, company name, phone number, city and state, and any other information you choose to provide in forms or correspondence.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate location

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the Site

• Referring URL and exit pages

• Date and time of your visit

  
  

This information is collected through standard web technologies including cookies and analytics tools.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms you use to interact with us, including LinkedIn, Calendly, and Substack, in accordance with those platforms' own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Event and Program Operations

To process athlete applications, manage team rosters, coordinate tournament logistics, send athlete guides, and communicate event details to registered participants.

2.2 Sponsorship and Partnership Management

To respond to Charter Partner and sponsorship inquiries, manage sponsor agreements, coordinate Vendor Athlete onboarding, and fulfill sponsorship deliverables.

2.3 Communications

To send you The Torch newsletter if you have subscribed, provide event updates and announcements, respond to your inquiries, and send transactional communications related to your participation.

2.4 Website Improvement

To understand how visitors use the Site, identify technical issues, improve content and navigation, and optimize the user experience.

2.5 Legal and Safety Purposes

To comply with applicable laws and regulations, enforce our Terms and Conditions, protect the rights and safety of CISO Games, our athletes, sponsors, and the public.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with vendors for their independent marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Media Releases and Event Content

3.1 Athletes and participants who compete in CISO Games events are required to sign a media release form prior to competing. This release grants CISO Games Inc. the right to photograph, film, record, and distribute content featuring your likeness, name, and participation across all CISO Games platforms and channels.

3.2 Sponsor representatives who participate as Vendor Athletes are subject to the same media release requirements as all competing athletes.

3.3 Spectators, guests, and attendees at CISO Games events consent to being photographed or filmed as part of the general event audience by attending the event. If you have concerns about your likeness being used in event content, please contact us in advance at info@cisogames.com.

3.4 Content produced at CISO Games events — including match footage, medal ceremony clips, athlete features, and highlight films — is the exclusive property of CISO Games Inc. and may be distributed across all owned and partner channels including YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and The Torch newsletter.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 CISO Games uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit the Site.

4.2 We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. Cannot be disabled.

• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Data is aggregated and anonymized.

• Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

4.3 You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 The Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party platforms including but not limited to Substack, Calendly, LinkedIn, and payment processors. These platforms operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. CISO Games is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

5.2 We use third-party analytics tools to understand Site usage. These tools may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Athlete records and participation history are

retained permanently as part of the CISO Games alumni archive. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from The Torch newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any edition or by emailing us directly.

• Data Portability: Request that we provide your personal data in a portable format.

  
  

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@cisogames.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

CISO Games is designed for and directed at professionals in the cybersecurity industry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

CISO Games Inc. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in the courts of the State of Texas.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

CISO Games Inc. Email: info@cisogames.com Website: cisogames.com Dallas, Texas, United States