Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

What We Collect

When you apply, we collect the following information:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, location, and timezone
  • Profile information: A short bio and optional links you provide
  • Video submission: A video response to one of our prompts (up to 90 seconds)
  • Technical data: IP address and submission timestamp for security purposes

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to:

  • Review your application: Our team watches your video to evaluate your application
  • Contact you: To communicate our decision and event details if accepted
  • Prevent abuse: To detect spam and protect the integrity of our application process

Video Handling

  • Videos are stored securely on Cloudflare R2 (encrypted at rest)
  • Videos are only viewable by our review team
  • Videos are never shared publicly or with third parties
  • Videos from rejected applications are deleted after 90 days

Internal Review Process

Your application is reviewed by our team using the following process:

  • Each application is watched by at least one human reviewer
  • Reviewers score applications on curiosity, participation, and emotional intelligence
  • Scores and notes are used internally to make acceptance decisions
  • Review data is not shared outside our organization

Data Retention

  • Accepted applicants: Data retained for the duration of your participation plus 1 year
  • Waitlisted applicants: Data retained for 1 year for potential future consideration
  • Rejected applicants: Data deleted within 90 days of rejection
  • Incomplete applications: Deleted after 24 hours

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw your application at any time before a decision is made

To exercise these rights, contact us by replying to your application confirmation email.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and secure authentication for our review team.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email to applicants with active applications.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us by replying to your application confirmation email or emailing our team directly.