Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Welcome to QuizVidya.com (the “Website”). We are committed to respecting the privacy of parents, guardians, and their children who use our services to prepare for quiz competitions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information on our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our Website and related online services in the United States and Canada. We strive to comply with relevant U.S. laws (including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act “COPPA”) and Canadian laws (including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act “PIPEDA” and substantially similar provincial laws).

2. Information We Collect

Parent/Guardian Registration

• When you register an account, your email address is collected via Google Sign-In or AWS Cognito.
• No birthdate, age, or address is collected.

Child Account Creation

• Parents can create child accounts by providing only the child’s first name and an email address.<
• Only the first name of the child is displayed when the child logs in.
• We do not collect any additional personal information about children (e.g., last name, birthdate, or age).

Payment Information

• Payments are processed via Stripe; we do not store payment details.

Automatically Collected Data

• We collect limited technical information such as IP address, device type, and browser type solely for internal operations, including system diagnostics, security, and error logging. This data is not used to identify individual users, is not combined with personal information, and is retained only for a short period. We do not use any third-party advertising services or behavioral tracking cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To manage user accounts via AWS Cognito.
• To deliver quiz materials and improve Website performance.
• To send notifications related to account management and updates.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• Limited Data Collection: We collect only the child’s first name and email address, which are submitted by a parent or guardian. These are used internally only and are never shared with any third parties.
• Parental Control: Parents or guardians can create the account for their child's use. They can also review, modify, or delete their child’s account at any time by logging into the parent dashboard or contacting us directly.
• No Additional Information: We do not collect or request other personal information about children, such as age, birthdate, or last name.
• Purpose of Data: Child email addresses are used solely for account login, password resets, and limited communication necessary to provide the service. This use falls under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) “support for internal operations” exception and does not involve behavioral tracking, targeted advertising, or profiling.
• Quiz Data Handling: Quiz results may be stored temporarily (e.g., for 30 days) to support the learning experience, after which they are anonymized and used only in aggregate form to improve the service.
• No Persistent Tracking: We do not maintain persistent profiles of children or track their behavior across sessions or services.
• Parental Consent: Parents are required to create their own account first and may then add child accounts. Through this process, parents explicitly consent to:
  • Temporary storage of quiz results,
  • Association of results with the child's email or username, and
  • Enabling personalized recommendations or progress tracking if applicable.

5. Disclosure of Information

• We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing or any other purpose.
• Data is shared with AWS (authentication) and Stripe (payments) as necessary.
• Information may be disclosed if required by law.

6. EMBEDDED YOUTUBE VIDEOS

The website has embedded links to YouTube videos. These YouTube videos are curated for kids who love learning through videos. Please note that ads shown in the videos are controlled by YouTube, and we have no affiliation with Google Ads. For more information, please review YouTube’s Privacy Policy.

7. Parental Rights and Choices

• Parents can access and update their own account information and their child’s login details through the parent dashboard.
• Marketing emails can be unsubscribed at any time.

8. Data Retention

Data is retained as needed for service provision and legal compliance. Deleted accounts are removed within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. These measures include secure hosting environments, encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), and strict access controls. While we endeavor to safeguard information, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Users

The Website is intended primarily for users in the United States and Canada. If you access our services from outside these regions, please note that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or Canada. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and notify users of material changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you would like to make a request to review, delete, or modify personal information we have about you or your child, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@quizvidya.com

By using QuizVidya.com, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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