Privacy Policy

This page explains what information Curiquiz ("we", "us") collects when you visit the site, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using Curiquiz you agree to this policy.

1. What we actually store

Curiquiz works without an account. We try to keep stored data to the absolute minimum:

• Player nicknames + emoji — the names and emojis you create for household play (e.g. "Sam 🐧"). These are nicknames you choose; we do not ask for real names. They are linked to a one-way hashed identifier of your network (not your IP address in readable form), so the same household sees the same players when they come back.
• Game scores — category, difficulty, number of correct answers and points, attached to the nickname above.
• Contact-form messages — only if you write to us via the contact page. We store the name, email, subject and message you typed so we can reply.
• Local browser storage — your cookie-banner choice and which profile you last selected. This stays on your device and we cannot read it.

We do not require sign-up, do not store passwords, and do not store your IP address or email anywhere outside the contact form.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of essential cookies and local-storage entries to remember preferences. We may also load third-party scripts that set their own cookies (see Advertising below). You can clear cookies at any time from your browser settings.

3. Advertising

Curiquiz may display ads served by third-party providers such as Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how the site is used in aggregate (page views, popular categories). These tools do not identify you personally.

5. How we use your information

• To run quizzes, save scores, and power the household leaderboard.
• To respond to messages you send through the contact form.
• To detect abuse and keep the service healthy.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the service providers we use to host the site and serve ads, and only as needed for those services to function.

7. Your rights & how to remove your data

Because we store so little, removal is simple:

• Player nicknames & scores — clear them yourself by removing the profile inside the app, or by clearing your browser's site data for Curiquiz. If you'd prefer we do it, email us via the contact page with the nickname(s) and we'll delete the matching rows.
• Contact-form messages — write to us from the same email address you used and ask us to delete your message. We'll remove it from our backend.
• Access a copy — ask us via the contact form and we'll send back whatever we have on you (usually just your message).

We aim to action removal requests within 30 days. Since nicknames are not tied to a real identity, we may ask a clarifying question to make sure we delete the right rows.

8. Children

Curiquiz is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "last updated" date above.

10. Contact

Questions? Reach us through the contact page.