Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register and use EquizBattle, we may collect:

• Name and contact details (phone number, email address)
• Date of birth (to verify age requirement of 18+)
• Profile information and preferences
• Payment and banking information for reward transfers
• Identity verification documents (when required for compliance)

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our platform:

• Quiz participation history and scores
• Quiz entries and results
• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• IP address and location data
• App usage patterns and preferences

1.3 SMS Permissions

We request SMS permissions solely for automatic OTP (One-Time Password) verification to streamline your login experience. We do not read, store, or share any other SMS messages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To facilitate quiz contests and determine winners
• To process deposits, performance rewards, and redemptions
• To verify your identity and age (18+ requirement)
• To prevent fraud and ensure fair play
• To communicate important updates and notifications
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and regulations
• To provide customer support

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (payment processors, cloud storage, analytics providers).

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

3.3 Business Transfers

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

3.4 Leaderboards and Public Information

Your username and scores may be displayed on public leaderboards. You can control visibility through privacy settings.

4. Data Security

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

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection
• Multi-factor authentication options

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

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

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, regulatory requirements)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain records for audit purposes

You may request deletion of your account, subject to our legal retention requirements.

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
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at fransistirkey05@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

EquizBattle is strictly for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies for platform functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookie preferences through your device settings.

9. Advertising and In-App Advertisements

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our mobile application. AdMob is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.

9.1 How Advertising Works

Our mobile app displays advertisements to provide free access to educational content:

• Banner ads displayed within the app interface
• Interstitial ads shown between quiz sessions
• Rewarded video ads for bonus features (optional)
• Ad impressions and clicks are tracked for performance measurement

9.2 Personalized Advertising

AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and improve ad quality
• Collect device identifiers (such as Advertising ID) and usage data

9.3 Your Advertising Choices

You can opt-out of personalized advertising:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking (or App Tracking Transparency)
• Note: Opting out will not reduce the number of ads, but they may be less relevant to you

9.4 Third-Party Advertising Partners

We work with the following advertising partners:

• Google AdMob: Privacy Policy
• Google Ads: How Google uses data

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our app, visit: Google's Partner Sites Policy

9.5 Data Collected by Advertising Partners

AdMob may collect and process the following information:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID, Android ID)
• IP address and approximate location
• Device type, model, and operating system
• App usage data and interactions
• Ad viewing and click data

This data is used solely for advertising purposes and is governed by Google's privacy policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

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

• In-app notifications
• Email announcements
• Website banner

Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: