$ Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Trivia Terminal ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Your Google email address
• Your display name
• Your Google profile picture (if available)
• Unique user identifier from Google

1.2 Game Data

We collect and store basic information about your gameplay:

• Your trivia scores (total points earned)
• Leaderboard rankings (based on your scores)

1.3 Device Information

We collect minimal device information for app functionality:

• Device identifier (used for push notifications and preventing duplicate accounts)
• Platform type (iOS/Android) for notification delivery

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Firebase Services

Your data is stored using Google Firebase services, which provide enterprise-grade security and data protection. Firebase complies with industry standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements.

3.2 Data Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard TLS encryption. Your data is stored in encrypted form on Firebase servers.

3.3 Access Controls

We implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure only authorized personnel can access user data for legitimate business purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Google Services

We use Google Sign-In for authentication and Firebase for data storage. Your use of Google Sign-In is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Game Data

Game scores and statistics are stored in our Firebase database for leaderboard functionality. This data is not shared with third-party services.

4.3 No Sale of Personal Data

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Game Statistics: Retained indefinitely for leaderboard purposes
• Push Notification Tokens: Retained while active, cleaned up automatically when inactive
• Deleted Accounts: All data deleted within 30 days of account deletion

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Access

You can view and manage your account information within the app settings.

6.2 Data Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data directly from the app's profile screen. When you delete your account:

• Deleted: Your profile, personal information, push notifications, and Firebase account
• Preserved: Anonymized game statistics for leaderboard integrity

You can also request deletion by contacting us at privacy@trivieterminal.com.

6.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional notifications through the app settings or device notification controls.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:

• Consent: For push notifications and optional data collection
• Contract Performance: To provide the trivia game service, leaderboards, and game analytics
• Legitimate Interest: For fraud prevention and ensuring fair play