Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 20251. Introduction
Welcome to World Quiz Race ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using World Quiz Race, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account and use our Service, we collect the following personal information:
- First Name and Last Name: To identify you as a player and personalize your experience
- Email Address: For account verification, communication, and password recovery
- State: Your state or residence
- Country: Your country of residence
2.2 Device Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device when you access our Service, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system and version
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Mobile network information
2.3 Usage Information
We collect information about your activity on our Service, including:
- Game play data (questions answered, routes taken, scores, completion times)
- Pages or screens viewed
- Time spent on pages or screens
- Click and navigation patterns
- Dates and times of access
- Features used within the application
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Including account creation, game functionality, and leaderboards
- To Verify Your Identity: Through email confirmation and account authentication
- To Improve Our Service: By analyzing usage patterns and user behavior to enhance gameplay and user experience
- To Communicate With You: Including sending account-related notifications, updates, and customer support responses
- To Prevbaud and Abuse: By monitorig for cheating, hacking, or other violations of our Terms of Service
- To Comply With Legal Obligations: As required by applicable laws and regulations
- To Personalize Your Experience: By tailoring content and features based on your location and preferences
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support (these providers are contractually obligated to protect your information)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
- Public Leaderboards: Your first name, state, and country may be displayed on public leaderboards along with your game statistics
- With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention and enforcement of our Terms of Service.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: The right to object to certain processing of your information
- Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
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 jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us
13. Additional Rights for Specific Jurisdictions
13.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose, and the right to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
13.2 European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing your information includes performance of our contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in providing and improving our Service.
By using World Quiz Race, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.