Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to OpenQuiz ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our quiz platform and services.

By using OpenQuiz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password (or Google account information if you sign in with Google)
• Profile Information: Avatar images, display preferences, and other profile settings
• Quiz Content: Questions, answers, quiz titles, and other content you create
• Game Data: Quiz results, scores, leaderboard positions, and participation history
• Communication: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics

2.3 Third-Party Information

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google's OAuth service. We only access information you authorize through Google's consent screen.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our quiz platform and services
• To create and manage your account
• To process quiz results, calculate scores, and display leaderboards
• To send you quiz results, game invitations, and important notifications
• To personalize your experience and content
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To communicate with you about updates, features, and promotional content (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Quiz results, leaderboards, and usernames may be visible to other participants in the same quiz session. Your email address is never shared publicly.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:

• Email service providers (Resend) for sending quiz results and notifications
• Payment processors (Stripe) for subscription management
• Cloud hosting providers for data storage and processing
• Analytics services to understand platform usage

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Hashed and salted passwords stored securely
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure database storage with restricted access

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Export your quiz data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (account-related emails will still be sent)
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

OpenQuiz 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, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain historical records and analytics (in anonymized form)

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

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