Privacy Policy

Company: QuizGod | Contact: quizgod25@gmail.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: 12/7/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to QuizGod. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered quiz platform.

QuizGod is operated by QuizGod, accessible at https://quizgod-swart.vercel.app. For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at quizgod25@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
  • Display name (optional, for personalization)
  • Profile picture (optional, via authentication provider)
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

2.2 Usage Data

  • Quizzes created, taken, and shared
  • Quiz performance and scores
  • Learning progress and analytics
  • PDF uploads for AI quiz generation (temporarily processed, not permanently stored)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and approximate location

2.3 Payment Information

  • Payment information is processed by Paddle (our Merchant of Record)
  • We do NOT store credit card numbers or payment details
  • We receive only subscription status and transaction IDs from Paddle
  • Billing details are managed securely by Paddle in compliance with PCI-DSS standards

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide quiz creation, AI generation, and learning features
  • Account Management: To authenticate users and manage subscriptions
  • Analytics: To track learning progress and provide performance insights
  • Communication: To send service updates, subscription notifications, and support responses
  • Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and ensure platform integrity
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: Database hosting and authentication
  • Paddle: Payment processing and subscription management
  • Groq/AI Providers: AI quiz generation (data is not retained by providers)
  • Vercel: Web hosting and infrastructure

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

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

  • Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Secure Storage: Firebase Firestore with access controls and encryption at rest
  • Authentication: Firebase Authentication with secure password hashing
  • Access Controls: Strict database rules limiting data access to authorized users only
  • Regular Updates: Security patches and dependency updates applied regularly

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your account and provide services
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Account Deletion: You may request account deletion at any time by contacting quizgod25@gmail.com. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

PDF Uploads: Uploaded PDFs for AI quiz generation are processed in memory and NOT permanently stored on our servers.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Data Portability: Export your quiz data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at quizgod25@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
  • Firebase Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve services
  • Local Storage: To save theme preferences and session data

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit functionality. We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

QuizGod is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at quizgod25@gmail.com, and we will delete it.

For users under 18, we recommend parental supervision when using the platform.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with third parties
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites (e.g., authentication providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.

Continued use of QuizGod after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, contact us:

Email: quizgod25@gmail.com

Company: QuizGod

Website: https://quizgod-swart.vercel.app

Response Time: Within 24-48 hours (business days)

14. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For EU Users (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For California Users (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt-out of sale (we do NOT sell data), and non-discrimination.

To exercise these rights, email quizgod25@gmail.com with "GDPR Request" or "CCPA Request" in the subject line.