Privacy Policy for Daily Trivia App
Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Daily Trivia App ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Username/Display Name: When you create an account or play as a guest
- Game Progress: Your scores, achievements, and gameplay statistics
- User Preferences: Settings you configure within the app
Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app, features used, and session duration
- Performance Data: Crash reports and app performance metrics (anonymized)
Information We Don't Collect
- We do not collect your real name, email address, phone number, or other personal contact information
- We do not access your device's contacts, photos, or other personal files
- We do not track your location
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the trivia game experience
- Track your progress and achievements
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience
- Ensure fair gameplay and prevent cheating
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Game progress and user preferences are primarily stored locally on your device
- You can clear this data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
Cloud Backup (Optional)
- If you enable cloud backup, your game progress is securely stored using Firebase
- This allows you to restore your progress when switching devices
- Cloud data is encrypted and stored securely on Google's servers
Data Security
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information
- All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- We regularly review and update our security practices
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for:
- App analytics and improvement purposes
- General usage statistics (no personally identifiable information)
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): For optional cloud backup and analytics
- Flutter/Dart: For app development framework
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.
Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for users of all ages. 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.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the data we have about you
- Delete: Request deletion of your data (contact us or uninstall the app)
- Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt-out: Disable analytics or cloud backup in app settings
Data Retention
- Local data is retained until you uninstall the app or clear app data
- Cloud backup data is retained while your account is active
- Analytics data is retained for up to 2 years in anonymized form
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Providing an in-app notification for significant changes
Contact Us
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Google Play Store and Apple App Store privacy requirements