Privacy & Cookies Policy
Effective date: October 11, 2026
This policy explains what information is collected when you visit ideamesh.org or apply to the Ideamesh STRLEX Capital Award, how it is used, and the choices you have. It applies to ideamesh.org and to the registration form at register.ideamesh.org.
Who we are
Ideamesh is an independently organized student ideathon founded by Alex Nascimento. Ideamesh is responsible for the information described in this policy. References to "we" and "us" mean Ideamesh and its organizing team.
Information we collect
- Information you give us. When you apply, we collect the details you enter in the registration form, such as team member names, email addresses, university and program, and the pitch deck you submit.
- Usage information. If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics collects information about how the site is used, such as pages viewed, approximate location (country and city), device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site.
- Technical information. Our hosting provider processes standard technical data, such as your IP address, in order to deliver the site and keep it secure.
How we use information
- To receive and review applications, select finalists and run the competition.
- To contact teams about their application, the event and results.
- To understand how the site is used and improve it.
- To cover, report on and promote the competition, as described in section 11 of the Official Rules.
- To meet legal obligations and protect the integrity of the competition.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.
Cookies
This site uses one category of optional cookies: analytics cookies set by Google Analytics. They are only activated if you select Accept on the cookie notice. We do not use advertising, social media or tracking pixels of any other kind.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so that visits can be counted. | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Keeps the state of a visit (session). | Up to 2 years |
| im_consent | Ideamesh | Remembers your cookie choice. Strictly necessary. | 6 months |
You can change your choice at any time: . You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, or install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The site works normally if you decline analytics cookies.
Who we share information with
- Organizing team and judges. Application details and submitted pitch decks are shared with the people who organize and judge the competition, for the purpose of evaluating teams.
- Presenting sponsor. Application details and submitted pitch decks are shared with STRLEX Capital, the presenting sponsor, in connection with the competition and its awards.
- Service providers. We use Netlify to host the site and receive form submissions, Google Analytics to measure site usage, and Google Fonts to display typefaces. These providers process information on our behalf under their own terms and privacy policies.
- Legal reasons. We may disclose information when required by law.
How long we keep information
Application information is kept for as long as needed to run the competition and for a reasonable period afterwards for record keeping. Photographs, recordings and published event coverage may be kept and used after the competition, as set out in section 11 of the Official Rules.
Your choices and rights
You can ask to access or correct the personal information we hold about you, and you can withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time. You can also ask us to delete your registration data, subject to the Official Rules.
Under section 11 of the Official Rules, each participant consents to being photographed, filmed and recorded during the Ideathon, and agrees that their name, team name, likeness, voice, project description and any such photographs or recordings may be used by the Organizer and the Sponsor in event coverage, reports, websites, social media and promotional materials. Participants waive the right to withdraw that consent for future uses, so deletion requests do not apply to those materials.
Depending on where you live, including California, you may have additional rights under local privacy law. We will not treat you differently for exercising any of these rights.
Age
The competition is open to students aged 18 or older. This site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised.
Contact
For questions about this policy or to make a request about your information, email us at contact@ideamesh.org.