This Privacy Policy describes how the QuizPaws service (the “Service”) collects, uses, and processes users’ personal data.
1. Who we are
The controller of your personal data is:
Roman Ovsyannikov
Country: Ukraine
Email: [email protected]
2. What data we collect
We only collect data necessary for the Service to function.
2.1 Account Data
When you sign in with Google, we obtain:
- Name
- Email address
- Unique Google ID
- Profile photo (avatar)
Passwords are not stored by us.
2.2 Technical Data
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- User agent (browser/device type)
- Session logs
- App installation identifier (e.g. Firebase Installation ID) and push notification token (FCM registration token) if you use push notifications.
2.3 Usage Data
We store:
- Game progress
- Game results and history
- User settings (language, theme, other preferences)
2.4 Cookies and Storage
We use:
session cookiesfor authentication.localStoragefor saving interface settings.
2.5 Analytics
We may use Google’s analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics on the web and/or Firebase Analytics in the mobile app, if used) to analyze Service usage and improve the Service.
Google Analytics may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about use of the Service. These technologies may include cookies or similar tools.
3. How we use data
We use data to:
- Provide access to your account
- Operate the game
- Save your progress
- Personalize your experience (language, settings)
- Analyze and improve the Service
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Send service and marketing communications
We do not use personal data for personalized advertising.
4. Legal bases for processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of contract: to provide you with access to the Service and its features.
- Legitimate interests: to ensure security, perform analytics, and improve the Service.
- Consent: for the use of cookies (where required) and for marketing communications.
5. Communications
We may send you:
- Service messages (important updates, security notices).
- Marketing messages (with your consent only).
Marketing messages are sent only if the user has opted in. You can opt out at any time via the settings or an unsubscribe link in the email.
6. Sharing data with third parties
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
We may share data with technical vendors/processors, including:
- Google (for sign-in and analytics)
- Firebase (for push notifications and infrastructure)
These third-party services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing:
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Data sharing is limited to what is necessary for the Service to function.
7. International data transfers
Data may be processed and stored outside the user’s country, including in jurisdictions with different data protection levels. We take reasonable measures to ensure an adequate level of protection during such transfers. Such transfers may involve standard contractual clauses or other safeguards. Where applicable, some of our providers may participate in frameworks like the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
8. Data retention
We keep personal data:
- While the account is active.
- Until the user requests deletion.
After an account is deleted, all personal data is irreversibly removed, except where retention is required by law.
9. Account deletion
You can request account deletion by writing to:
[email protected]
We process such requests within 30 days.
Web resource for account deletion (without needing the app installed):
https://quizpaws.com/account-deletion
This web page allows the user to initiate account and data deletion and explains which data will be deleted or retained (for legal reasons) and the processing timelines.
Upon deletion:
- All personal data is deleted or anonymized.
- Some technical or legally required data may be retained as required by law.
10. User rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Obtain a copy of your data (data portability)
- Withdraw consent to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.
Providing your email and name via Google sign-in is necessary to create and maintain your account and progress. If you do not provide this data, you may not have access to account-specific features. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling with legal effects.
11. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the Service works properly. Some cookies are necessary (e.g. for authentication) and cannot be disabled. Other cookies (especially analytics) may only be used with user consent where required by law. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.
If consent is required by law for analytics cookies, we display a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time in your browser settings.
12. Security
We implement reasonable organizational and technical security measures, including:
- Access controls
- Session protection
- Basic authentication mechanisms
However, no system is completely secure. We regularly review and improve our measures.
13. User content and interactions
Users may:
- Invite others via links
- Share game results
Other users can see game results if they have been shared.
14. Children’s data
The Service is not intended for the deliberate collection of children’s personal data. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us.
15. Do Not Sell or Share
We do not sell or share personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
16. EEA/UK user rights
If you are located in the EEA or the UK, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to object to processing.
17. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. If we do, we will update the “Last updated” date.
18. Contact
If you have any questions about privacy or data processing, contact us at: [email protected]
