Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our trivia game, we collect:

• Account information (username, email)
• Game preferences and settings
• Answer selections and responses
• Multiplayer game interactions and performance data
• Player rankings and competitive statistics
• Emoji reactions and player interactions
• Custom category preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our system automatically collects:

• Game performance metrics
• Response times and answer patterns
• Accuracy rates and scoring data
• Streak information and bonus points
• Multiplayer interaction patterns
• Head-to-head performance comparisons
• Category-specific performance data
• Session duration and frequency

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve game services
• Calculate and display scores and rankings
• Generate performance analytics and statistics
• Maintain competitive leaderboards
• Track game progress and achievements
• Analyze question difficulty and fairness
• Optimize matchmaking in multiplayer modes
• Provide personalized game recommendations
• Monitor and improve game performance
• Generate category-specific insights
• Detect and prevent cheating or abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

We store game data temporarily during gameplay sessions. User statistics may be stored in local storage on your device. Uploaded content is processed and then deleted after question generation. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to user data by authorized personnel only
• Secure data deletion practices

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. Game codes and invitations can be shared via WhatsApp at your discretion. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Delete your game statistics
• Opt out of data collection
• Request data deletion
• Object to processing of your data
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic game functionality
• Performance cookies: To analyze game performance and usage patterns
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may limit game functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods:

• Game session data: Deleted within 24 hours after game completion
• User statistics: Stored for up to 6 months
• Account information: Retained until account deletion
• Uploaded content: Deleted immediately after question generation
• Multiplayer analytics: Stored for up to 3 months
• Competitive rankings: Updated monthly, historical data kept for 6 months
• Player interaction data: Stored for 30 days
• Single player performance metrics: Stored for up to 6 months
• Category-specific analytics: Updated weekly, kept for 3 months
• Question performance data: Aggregated monthly, stored for 6 months
• Gameplay patterns and preferences: Updated daily, kept for 2 months
• Response time analytics: Stored for 3 months
• Streak and bonus point history: Kept for 3 months
• Head-to-head comparison data: Retained for 3 months

9. Third-Party Services

We use OpenAI's services for question generation and MongoDB for data storage. When you use our service:

• Content is processed by OpenAI's API
• Data is transmitted securely using encryption
• OpenAI may retain data briefly for service improvement
• We do not share personal information with OpenAI
• Game analytics are stored in MongoDB
• MongoDB implements industry-standard security practices
• Data is encrypted at rest and in transit
• Regular backups ensure data integrity

For more information, please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we ensure GDPR compliance:

• Legal basis for processing: Consent and legitimate interests
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@trivianhorse.com

11. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@trivianhorse.com

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the game interface or via email. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

13. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@trivianhorse.com
• Through our in-game support system