Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2025

Welcome to thespicyquiz.com ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as names or email addresses.

However, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Quiz Responses: Your answers are collected to display results and improve our quizzes.
  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information such as IP address, browser type, and interaction data.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Improve quiz content and user experience
  • Understand user behavior through aggregated analytics

3. Legal Basis (for EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on legitimate interests and consent where required.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may process your data on our behalf:

  • Vercel – Web hosting and deployment
  • Aiven.io – MySQL database provider (stores quiz answers)
  • Google Analytics – Web analytics (data is anonymized where possible)

5. Cookies

We do not actively use cookies beyond those required by third-party services like Google Analytics. These may store session and usage data. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain quiz response data for analytical and quality improvement purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures including HTTPS encryption, restricted database access, and secure hosting environments to protect your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us for removal.

9. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure adequate protection of your data.

10. Your Rights

You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data, especially if you're located in the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws.

To make a request, email us at thespicyquiz@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with the revised date at the top. Please review it periodically.

12. Contact Us