At TriviYay!, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our trivia game platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Username: When you join a game, you provide a username that is displayed to other players in that game session.
- Game Content: If you are a host, you may create questions, answers, and other game content.
- Player Answers: Your answers to trivia questions are stored temporarily during game sessions.
Automatically Collected Information
- Session Data: We store session information locally on your device to help you reconnect to games.
- Game Participation: We track your participation in games, including scores and answer submissions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Enable you to participate in trivia games
- Display your username and scores to other players in the same game
- Maintain game state and ensure proper game functionality
- Allow you to reconnect to games you've joined
- Improve our service and user experience
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Within Game Sessions: Your username and scores are visible to all players in the same game session.
- Game Hosts: Hosts can see all player answers and scores for their games.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as Supabase) to host and operate our platform. These services may have access to your data as necessary to provide their services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- We use secure database systems to protect your information
- Session data stored locally on your device is encrypted
- We regularly review and update our security practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Local Storage and Cookies
We use local storage and cookies to:
- Store your session information to allow you to reconnect to games
- Remember your player ID for specific games
- Maintain your preferences and game state
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Game data, including player answers and scores, may be retained for the duration of the game session and may be stored for a reasonable period afterward for service improvement purposes.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of certain data collection practices
- Clear your local storage and cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the appropriate channels.
8. Children's Privacy
TriviYay! is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 so we can delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the appropriate channels.