Last Updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
Illumined Minds (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, teachers, school representatives, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information through illuminedminds.org and related services.
By using our website, registering for events, or participating in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. About Illumined Minds
Illumined Minds is a registered organization in Pakistan and the official National Bebras Organizer for Pakistan since May 2024. We organize the International Bebras Challenge on Informatics and Computational Thinking and related educational activities for students and schools across Pakistan.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- School or institution details
- Grade/class information
- Coordinator details
- Messages submitted through contact forms
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Website usage analytics
- Cookies and session data
Competition & Event Information
- Student registration details
- School participation records
- Competition performance data
- Certificates and award eligibility information
4. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Website contact forms
- School registration forms
- Student registration processes
- Event registrations
- Email communication
- Cookies and analytics tools
- Direct communication with schools and coordinators
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Process registrations
- Organize competitions and events
- Communicate with schools, parents, teachers, and participants
- Provide certificates, awards, and results
- Improve our educational programs and website
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Educational and Student Data
Because our programs involve school students, we take reasonable measures to protect student-related information. Information collected is used strictly for educational administration, competition participation, communication, and operational purposes.
We encourage schools and parents to ensure that submitted information is accurate and authorized.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share limited information with:
- Official Bebras international partners and organizers
- Educational institutions involved in the competition
- Technical service providers
- Website hosting and email providers
- Legal authorities where required by law
Any sharing is limited to operational or legal requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Email Communications
If you contact us or register through our forms, we may send:
- Competition updates
- Registration confirmations
- Event announcements
- Administrative communications
- Educational information related to our programs
You may request to stop receiving non-essential communications at any time.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember user preferences
- Enhance user experience
Further details are provided in our Cookie Policy.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links or integrations with third-party services such as:
- YouTube
- Social media platforms
- Email service providers
- Analytics tools
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
12. Retention of Information
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Competition administration
- Educational records
- Operational purposes
- Legal and compliance requirements
13. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may request:
- Access to your information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of information
- Withdrawal of consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Illumined Minds
69-B Main Boulevard Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
Email: contact@illuminedminds.org
Phone: +92 329 188 9912
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.