1. Who We Are
Qwizzing.com is operated by Search Ventures Ltd ("we", "us", "our"). We're the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at [email protected].
2. What Data We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Here's what we may collect:
Data you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form
Data collected automatically
- Quiz responses: your answers and results when you take a quiz (stored anonymously with no personal identifiers)
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and referring URL
- IP address: collected automatically by our web server for security and analytics purposes
Data we don't collect
- We don't require account registration
- We don't collect payment information
- We don't collect data from social media profiles
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Website's functionality
- Display quiz results and allow result sharing
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Analyse usage patterns to improve content and user experience
- Monitor and prevent misuse of the Website
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following grounds:
- Legitimate interest: to operate and improve the Website, display quiz results, and analyse usage patterns
- Consent: when you voluntarily submit information through our contact form
- Legal obligation: when required to comply with applicable law
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Essential cookies: maintain session state and enable core Website functionality
- Analytics cookies: understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.
6. Data Sharing
We don't sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Hosting providers: to serve the Website
- Analytics providers: to help us understand Website usage (data is aggregated and anonymised where possible)
- Law enforcement: if required by law or to protect our legal rights
7. Data Retention
- Quiz data: stored indefinitely in anonymised form to power aggregate statistics
- Contact submissions: retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
- Server logs: retained for up to 90 days
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Data portability - receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We'll respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
The Website isn't directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we've collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we'll delete it promptly.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we can't guarantee absolute security.
11. International Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom. If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes take effect when published on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Complaints
If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
14. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page.