‍Effective Date: 15 July 2026

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1. Introduction

Builders Table is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how Builders Table, organised by MakeReign® ("MakeReign", "we", "our" or "us"), collects, uses, stores, shares and protects your personal information when you:

• visit our website;
• submit an application to Builders Table;
• register as a participant;
• communicate with us;
• attend the Hackathon; or
• interact with our services.

We process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African privacy laws.

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This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about our data processing practices. It is not a contract between you and Builders Table.

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2. Who We Are

Builders Table is organised by:

MakeReign®

Registered Entity: Make Reign (PTY) Ltd

Registration Number: 2016/313031/07

Registered Address: Workshop17 Watershed

17 Dock Road

V and A Waterfront, Cape

Town

Western Cape

8001

Email: info@makereign.com

Website: http://builderstable.net/

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3. Information Officer

For the purposes of POPIA, our Information Officer can be contacted at:

Email: info@makereign.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above.

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4. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Builders Table, we may collect:

Personal Information

• First name
• Surname
• Email address
• Telephone number

Professional Information

• Company
• Job title
• Website
• LinkedIn profile
• Professional experience
• Skills

Application Information

Information you provide as part of your Builders Table application, including:

• Motivation for applying
• Team information
• Portfolio links
• Project interests
• Responses to application questions

Payment Information

Where applicable, we may collect information relating to your payment, including:

• payment confirmation;
• transaction reference numbers; and
• payment status.

We do not store your banking credentials.

Event Information

Where relevant, we may collect:

• emergency contact information;
• accessibility requirements;
• dietary requirements;
• photography preferences;
• attendance information.

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to organise and deliver the Hackathon.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• referring website;
• device information;
• cookie identifiers;
• website usage analytics.

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5. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information to:

• review Hackathon applications;
• communicate the outcome of applications;
• administer registrations;
• process participation payments;
• coordinate Teams;
• communicate important event information;
• manage judging and prizes;
• improve our website and future events;
• respond to enquiries;
• comply with legal obligations;
• maintain website security.

Where you have provided your consent, we may also use your information to send updates about future Builders Table events, news and opportunities.

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6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal information where:

• it is necessary to review your application;
• it is necessary to perform our obligations relating to the Hackathon;
• you have provided your consent;
• processing is required by law; or
• we have a legitimate interest in operating and improving Builders Table, provided your rights are not unfairly affected.

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7. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing communications where:

• you have chosen to receive them; or
• we are otherwise permitted to do so under applicable law.

Marketing consent is requested separately during registration and is entirely optional.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by:

• clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email; or
• contacting us at info@makereign.com.

Choosing not to receive marketing communications will not affect important emails relating to your application or participation.

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8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary to operate Builders Table, including:

• Vercel (website hosting)
• Attio (CRM)
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• payment administration providers
• professional advisers
• regulatory authorities where required by law

Each provider is expected to process information only for authorised purposes and in accordance with applicable privacy obligations.

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9. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process or store information outside South Africa.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information continues to receive an appropriate level of protection.

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10. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

As a general guide:

Information

Typical Retention Period

Unsuccessful applications - Up to 12 months

Successful participant records - Up to 5 years

Financial records - As required by applicable law

Marketing subscriptions - Until you unsubscribe

Website analytics - In accordance with platform settings

Where we no longer require personal information, it will be securely deleted or anonymised unless we are legally required to retain it.

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11. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access;
• accidental loss;
• misuse;
• disclosure;
• alteration; and
• destruction.

No online system is completely secure, and while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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12. Your Rights

Subject to POPIA and other applicable laws, you may request to:

• access your personal information;
• correct inaccurate information;
• update your information;
• request deletion where appropriate;
• object to certain processing;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests should be submitted to:

info@makereign.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

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13. Cookies

Builders Table uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and understand how visitors use our website.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on the Builders Table website with the updated effective date.

Where appropriate, we will notify users of material changes.

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15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is processed, please contact:

MakeReign®

Email: info@makereign.com

Website: http://builderstable.net/

Information Officer: info@makereign.com