Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2024

At Bible Quiz Daily ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website biblequizdaily.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you optionally create an account, we may collect:

• Name: Your first name or display name
• Email Address: For account management and communications
• Quiz Progress: Your scores, completed quizzes, and streaks

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, quiz performance
• Local Storage Data: Quiz progress stored in your browser
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our Site
• Advertising Cookies: To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Service

• Deliver quiz content and track your progress
• Save your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized quiz recommendations
• Enable leaderboard and competition features

2.2 To Improve Our Service

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features and categories
• Fix technical issues and bugs
• Optimize performance and loading times

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send updates about new quiz categories (if you opt in)
• Provide important service announcements

2.4 To Display Advertisements

• Show relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Fund our free service to keep it accessible to all

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

3.2 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Learn more about Google Analytics privacy here.

3.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver content efficiently. These services may process your IP address and location data to optimize content delivery.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

If you use our Site without creating an account, your quiz progress is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. You can update your account information at any time through your account settings.

6.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected]. We will delete your data within 30 days of your request.

6.3 Opt-Out of Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

6.4 Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6.5 Do Not Track

Our Site currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

7. Children's Privacy

Bible Quiz Daily is designed to be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete such information promptly.

8. International Users

Bible Quiz Daily is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and agree to be bound by applicable U.S. laws.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights or file a complaint with a supervisory authority, contact us at [email protected].

11. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Until you request deletion or after 2 years of inactivity
• Quiz Progress: Until you clear browser data or request deletion
• Communication Records: For customer support purposes, typically 2 years
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for 26 months

12. Terms of Service

12.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Bible Quiz Daily, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms.

12.2 Use License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Bible Quiz Daily for personal, non-commercial purposes.

12.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Copy or reproduce quiz content without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Site (scraping, bots)
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation

12.4 Intellectual Property

All quiz content, design elements, and materials on Bible Quiz Daily are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All biblical scripture is from the King James Version, which is in the public domain.

12.5 Disclaimer

Bible Quiz Daily is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of quiz content. While we strive for biblical accuracy, we recommend verifying information with authoritative biblical resources.

12.6 Limitation of Liability

Bible Quiz Daily and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Site.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification (if you have an account)