Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Quizzo.Club ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our quiz game platform. We are committed to compliance with international data protection laws including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture
• Username and Avatar: Custom usernames and avatar selections you make
• Game Data: Quiz scores, game history, statistics, and achievements
• Chat Messages: Messages you send in game rooms and global chat
• Friend Connections: Friend lists and social interactions within the platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Game sessions, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
• Performance Data: Error logs, crash reports, and technical diagnostics
• Cookies and Local Storage: Session data, preferences, and authentication tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose of Data Collection: We collect and use your data to improve customer experience and provide better services:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our quiz game platform
• Personalization: To customize your gaming experience based on preferences and history
• Game Matching: To match you with appropriate opponents and difficulty levels
• Performance Optimization: To analyze usage patterns and improve game performance
• Feature Development: To understand which features are most popular and develop new ones
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions and provide technical assistance
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Communication: To send important updates about service changes (with your consent for marketing)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting providers, authentication services)
• Google OAuth: Authentication through Google (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notification)
• With Your Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit permission

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at: privacy@quizzo.club or through your account settings. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

• Personal information is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized statistics may be retained for analytics
• Legal obligations may require longer retention periods

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication with Google OAuth 2.0
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure database storage with regular backups

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Quizzo.Club is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@quizzo.club.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for data transfers
• Compliance with applicable data protection laws

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Performance Cookies: Analytics to understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may limit functionality.

11. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (Google Privacy Policy applies)
• Hosting Providers: For server infrastructure

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for material changes (if you're registered)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@quizzo.club
• Website: https://quizzo.club

14. Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@quizzo.club

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the EU/EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

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