Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://funquizzy.com. Respecting your privacy is a fundamental commitment at FunQuizzy. We adhere to a strict policy that values your privacy and conforms to all relevant laws and regulations applicable to the collection of personal information, whether obtained from our website, https://funquizzy.com, or other platforms under our ownership.

Personal information refers to any details that can distinguish you as an individual, encompassing personal attributes such as name, address, and date of birth, as well as information about your devices, payment particulars, and your interaction with websites or online services.

When our site provides links to third-party sites and services, please be informed that they maintain their own privacy policies. Upon following a link to external content, we advise you to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy to understand their practices in collecting and using personal information. It’s important to clarify that this Privacy Policy ceases to be applicable once you navigate away from our site.

Comments

Upon leaving comments on the site, we actively collect data presented in the comments form, which includes the text of the comment itself. Additionally, we gather the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to enhance our spam detection measures.

Furthermore, to improve user experience, an anonymized string generated from your email address (in the form of a hash) might be shared with the Gravatar service. This process allows us to check whether you are utilizing Gravatar, a service that provides globally recognized avatars. For insights into Gravatar’s privacy policy, please refer to: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment receives approval, your profile picture associated with your Gravatar account becomes publicly visible in the context of your comment.

This multifaceted approach to data collection and user interaction aims to create a transparent and secure environment for our visitors, ensuring their privacy and providing a seamless commenting experience.

Media Upload Guidelines and Data Privacy Measures

When uploading images to the website, it is advisable to exercise caution and refrain from including images with embedded location data, commonly known as EXIF GPS. By adhering to this precaution, you contribute to safeguarding your privacy and the privacy of others using the website. Embedded location data within images can inadvertently disclose sensitive geographical information.

To further elaborate, EXIF GPS data can include details such as the exact location where an image was captured. This information poses potential privacy concerns, especially when shared on a public platform. Therefore, we encourage users to review and, if necessary, strip any location data from their images before uploading them to the website.

Visitors to the website are provided with the functionality to download and extract data from images. This includes the potential retrieval of location data embedded in uploaded images. This feature is designed to offer convenience to users who may wish to obtain images for personal use, but it underscores the importance of exercising caution when sharing images that may contain sensitive information.

Cookies

Commenting Convenience

When you engage with our site by leaving a comment, you have the option to opt-in to the storage of certain information in cookies. These cookies are designed to enhance your user experience by saving your name, email address, and website details. This way, you won’t need to re-enter this information each time you leave a comment. The convenience cookies have a duration of one year, ensuring a seamless and time-saving interaction for returning users.

Login Page Interaction

For users visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to assess your browser’s acceptance of cookies. This particular cookie contains no personal data and is automatically discarded when you close your browser. This measure is implemented solely to determine your browser’s compatibility with cookies, ensuring a smooth login experience without compromising your privacy.

Login Information and Display Choices

Upon logging in, our site establishes several cookies to retain your login details and screen display preferences. Login cookies have a lifespan of two days, offering convenience for users who frequently access the site. Additionally, screen options cookies persist for a year. If you choose the “Remember Me” option during login, your access will persist for two weeks. However, logging out of your account will result in the removal of these login cookies, prioritizing the security of your information.

Article Editing and Publishing

When you edit or publish an article, an extra cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie, devoid of personal data, simply indicates the post ID of the edited article. Its duration is limited to one day, providing a temporary identifier for the article editing session. This discreet cookie supports the efficiency of our editing tools without compromising your privacy.

By elaborating on our cookie practices, we aim to underscore our commitment to user convenience, transparency, and privacy in online interactions. If you have any queries or concerns about our cookie usage, feel free to reach out to us for clarification.

Comprehensive Data Collection Overview

Our data collection process encompasses two distinct categories: “voluntarily provided” information and “automatically collected” information.

1. Voluntarily Provided Information: This category includes information that you consciously and proactively provide us while engaging with our services and participating in promotions. Examples of such data may involve personal details, contact information, and any specifics voluntarily disclosed during your interaction with our various offerings. This enables us to tailor our services to your preferences and enhance your overall experience.
2. Automatically Collected Information: This category pertains to information that is automatically transmitted by your devices as you navigate through and access our products and services. This may encompass technical data, such as device information, browsing patterns, and other relevant metrics that contribute to optimizing the performance and security of our online platforms. Automatic data collection ensures a seamless and personalized user experience while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our services.

By providing a detailed breakdown of these data categories, we aim to emphasize our commitment to transparency, user empowerment, and the responsible handling of information. We value your privacy and strive to create an environment where you can confidently engage with our services.

Log Data

When you navigate to our website, our servers engage in the automatic logging of standard data provided by your web browser. This encompasses a spectrum of information, such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, the type and version of your browser, the specific pages you visit, the timestamp of your visit, the duration spent on each page, and additional particulars regarding your online engagement.

Moreover, in the event that you encounter specific errors during your interaction with the site, our system is programmed to automatically collect data pertaining to the error and the contextual details surrounding its occurrence. This dataset extends to encompass technical specifications related to your device, the specific actions you were attempting when the error transpired, and other intricate technical information linked to the encountered problem. It’s worth noting that notification of these errors, including their real-time occurrence, may or may not be communicated to you.

It’s crucial to acknowledge that although this information might not inherently identify you personally, there exists the potential to merge it with other data, enabling the personal identification of individual users. Our commitment to transparency involves providing you with a comprehensive understanding of our data collection practices.

Incorporated External Content and Data Interaction

Within the articles featured on this site, you may encounter embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles, sourced from other websites. It’s essential to understand that embedded content from external sources functions in the same manner as if you directly visited the originating website.

Visiting pages with embedded content means that these external websites may initiate data collection processes, utilize cookies, employ additional third-party tracking mechanisms, and observe your engagement with the embedded content. This includes monitoring your interactions, especially if you have an account and are logged in to the external website from which the content originated.

This reciprocal interaction underscores the importance of acknowledging the privacy policies and data collection practices of external websites hosting embedded content. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the specific policies of these external sources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of how their data may be handled and to make informed choices about their online interactions. Transparency and user empowerment remain paramount in our commitment to providing a secure and reliable online environment.

Device Information Capture

During your interactions with our website or services, we engage in the automated collection of data pertaining to your device. This encompasses various details, including:

• Device settings
• Geo-location data
• Operating system
• Device type
• Unique device identifiers

The specific data we collect is contingent upon the individual settings of your device and software. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the information made accessible to us, we recommend reviewing the policies established by your device manufacturer or software provider. By consulting these policies, you can ascertain the extent and nature of the information shared with us, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making regarding your data privacy.

Protection of Sensitive Data

We categorize “sensitive information” or “special categories of data” as a subset of personal information deserving heightened protection.

The specific types of sensitive information that we may gather about you encompass:

• Biometric information
• Sexual orientation
• Health information
• Sexual practices or sex life
• Philosophical beliefs
• Political opinions
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Religion
• Trade union or other professional associations/memberships

It is our commitment that we will not collect sensitive information about you without obtaining your explicit consent. Furthermore, any use or disclosure of your sensitive information will strictly adhere to the permissions, requirements, or authorizations mandated by law. This stringent approach ensures that your sensitive data is handled with the utmost care, respect for privacy, and compliance with legal standards.

Collection of Personal Details

In various instances, we may request personal information from you, particularly when you submit content or engage in communication with us. This personal information may encompass a combination of the following:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Home/mailing address
• Social media profiles
• Phone/mobile number

The details we seek serve specific purposes, such as facilitating communication, enhancing user experience, or ensuring the proper handling of submitted content. When you share your personal information, rest assured that we treat it with the utmost confidentiality and employ stringent security measures to safeguard your privacy.

It’s important to note that the collection of personal information aligns with our commitment to transparency and compliance with data protection standards. We value your trust, and any use of your personal details is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Who We Share Your Data With

We may disclose your personal information to various entities for a range of purposes, ensuring the seamless provision of our services. These may include, but are not limited to:

1. Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate Entities:
   • Disclosure to entities associated with our company, ensuring operational cohesion within our corporate structure.
2. Third-Party Service Providers:
   • Engagement with external service providers, such as IT service providers, data storage facilities, hosting and server providers, ad networks, analytics services, error loggers, debt collectors, maintenance providers, marketing or advertising entities, professional advisors, and payment systems operators.
3. Internal Disclosures:
   • Sharing with our employees, contractors, and related entities to facilitate internal operations and collaborative efforts.
4. Agents, Business Partners, and Sponsors:
   • Disclosure to existing or potential agents, business partners, and sponsors involved in competitions, sweepstakes, or promotions we organize.
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
   • Sharing with credit reporting agencies, courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities in the event of non-payment for goods or services, or for compliance with legal obligations.
6. Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings:
   • Disclosure to courts, tribunals, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement officers as mandated by law, for ongoing or potential legal proceedings, or to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
7. Marketing and Data Processing:
   • Engagement with third parties, including agents or sub-contractors, to assist in providing information, products, services, or direct marketing to you.
8. Data Collection and Processing:
   • Sharing with third parties involved in data collection and processing to enhance our services.
9. Business Transfer:
   • Transfer to entities acquiring all or substantially all of our assets and business.

Current third-party entities we collaborate with include Google Analytics, Ezoic and Adsense. These collaborations are essential for analytics, advertising, and ensuring the overall functionality of our services. We prioritize the protection of your personal information in all disclosures, and each third party adheres to strict privacy and security standards.

Ensuring the Security of Your Personal Information

In the course of collecting, processing, and retaining your personal information, we are committed to safeguarding it through commercially acceptable measures. Our security protocols aim to thwart loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification of your information.

While we employ robust measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us, it’s essential to acknowledge that no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. We operate within the confines of industry standards to provide a secure environment, but we cannot eliminate all potential risks associated with electronic data.

As a user, you play a crucial role in the security of your personal information. It is your responsibility to choose a secure password and assess its overall strength. This includes ensuring the security of your information within the parameters of our services, particularly by maintaining the confidentiality and strength of any passwords associated with accessing your personal information and accounts.

We encourage users to stay informed about best practices for online security and regularly update their passwords. If you have any concerns or if there are suspicious activities related to your account, please notify us promptly. By collaborating in maintaining a secure digital environment, we strive to create a trustworthy platform where your privacy is upheld to the highest standards.

How long we retain your data

We uphold a responsible approach to the retention of your personal information, preserving it only for the duration required to fulfill specific purposes outlined in this privacy policy. The retention period may vary based on the nature of your information and its utilization. For instance, if you furnish personal details during the creation of an account, we retain this information for as long as your account remains active within our system. Once the necessity for retaining your personal information for this purpose ceases, we undertake to either delete it or anonymize it by eliminating any identifying details.

In the context of comments left on our platform, both the comments and their associated metadata are preserved indefinitely. This prolonged retention facilitates the automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments, streamlining the user experience by avoiding moderation queues.

For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Transparency and user control are paramount; thus, all users have the ability to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, with the exception of their usernames, which cannot be altered. Additionally, website administrators possess the capability to access and modify this information.

However, under specific circumstances, we may retain your personal information to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. This could also extend to archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, or statistical analysis. It is our commitment to ensure that any retention aligns with regulatory requirements and is conducted with due diligence to safeguard your privacy. If you have inquiries regarding the retention of your personal information, please feel free to contact us for further clarification.

Rights and Control Over Your Personal Data

Your Autonomy: By entrusting us with your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to its collection, storage, utilization, and disclosure in accordance with the principles outlined in this privacy policy. While providing personal information is voluntary, choosing not to do so may impact your experience with our website and the associated products and services.

Information from External Sources: In cases where we receive personal information from third parties, rest assured that we handle it in strict accordance with the guidelines established in this privacy policy. If you are a third party sharing personal information on behalf of someone else, you confirm that you have obtained the necessary consent from the individual.

Marketing Preferences: If you’ve previously granted permission for us to use your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you retain the flexibility to alter your preferences at any time by reaching out to us through the contact details provided below.

Access and Correction: You have the right to request details of the personal information we hold about you. Furthermore, if you believe any information we possess is inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading, contact us promptly. We are committed to taking reasonable steps to rectify any inaccuracies or deficiencies in your personal information.

Non-discrimination Commitment: Exercising your rights over your personal information will not result in discriminatory actions against you. Unless the information is essential for providing a specific service or offer, we will not deny you goods or services, alter prices, or compromise quality based on your preferences.

Download Your Information: We offer a mechanism for you to download the personal information you’ve shared through our site. For more information on this process, please reach out to us.

Data Breach Notification: In the unfortunate event of a data breach, we commit to complying with relevant laws and promptly notifying affected individuals.

Handling Complaints: If you believe we have violated data protection laws, please contact us with comprehensive details of the alleged breach. We will conduct a thorough investigation, provide a written response outlining the outcome, and specify the actions we’ll take to address your complaint. You also retain the right to contact regulatory bodies or data protection authorities.

Opt-out Mechanism: To unsubscribe from our email database or opt-out of communications, including marketing materials, contact us through the provided details or use the opt-out options in the communications. We may request specific information to confirm your identity during this process. Your preferences matter, and we strive to make the process of managing your information as transparent and accessible as possible.

Where Your Data is Sent

To ensure the integrity of our platform and maintain a secure user environment, visitor comments are subject to scrutiny through an automated spam detection service. This service is employed to safeguard the site from unwanted and potentially harmful spam content. While the primary purpose is spam detection, it’s important to delve into the intricacies of where and how your data may be sent during this process.

When you leave a comment on our site, the content undergoes evaluation by the automated spam detection service. This service, often operated by a third-party provider specializing in spam mitigation, involves the transmission of comment data for analysis. While the primary focus is on identifying and filtering out spam, it’s crucial to note that certain metadata associated with your comment, such as IP address and user agent details, may be transmitted as part of this process.

Additionally, beyond spam detection, these automated services may utilize aggregated data patterns to enhance their algorithms and improve overall spam prevention capabilities. This anonymous and aggregated data plays a pivotal role in refining the efficiency of spam detection mechanisms across various online platforms. It’s essential for users to be aware of these processes to foster transparency and understanding of how their data contributes to the collective effort to maintain a secure and spam-free online environment.

Children’s Privacy

Our commitment to privacy extends to children, and we want to assure you that we do not intentionally target our products or services towards individuals under the age of 13. Furthermore, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

In alignment with regulatory standards, we have implemented measures to identify and prevent the inadvertent collection of personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Our services and content are designed to be suitable for a general audience and are not intended for use by young children.

We encourage parents and guardians to actively participate in and supervise the online activities of children in their care. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately. We are committed to promptly addressing and rectifying any such instances in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

As part of our ongoing dedication to children’s privacy, we continuously evaluate and update our policies and practices. This includes educational initiatives and measures to enhance awareness regarding online privacy and security for both parents and children. We value the trust you place in us, and our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure online environment for all users, including children, remains unwavering.

General Data Protection Regulation Compliance (EU)

Data Controller and Processor Identification

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we, FunQuizzy.com, situated at the address provided in our Contact Us section, operate as a Data Controller concerning the personal information you share with us.

Legal Bases for Processing Your Information

Our commitment to handling your personal information is guided by legal principles. We will only collect and use your personal information when there is a lawful basis to do so, ensuring fair, transparent, and lawful processing. When seeking consent, especially from individuals under 16 years of age, we adhere to the additional requirement of obtaining parental or legal guardian approval for specific purposes.

Grounds for Processing Your Information

1. Consent From You: Where you provide explicit consent for the collection and use of your personal information for a defined purpose. Withdrawal of consent is an option, impacting only future processing.
2. Performance of a Contract or Transaction: When you engage in a contract or transaction with us, we may process personal information necessary for its fulfillment. For instance, responding to an inquiry may require details like your name and contact information.
3. Our Legitimate Interests: Processing may occur based on our legitimate interests, encompassing research and development, audience understanding, service promotion, operational efficiency, marketing analysis, and safeguarding our legal rights.
4. Compliance with Law: Legal obligations may necessitate the use or retention of personal information, including court orders, criminal investigations, government requests, and regulatory requirements.

International Data Transfers

For transfers of personal information from the European Economic Area (EEA) to non-EEA countries, we ensure protection through appropriate safeguards, such as European Commission-approved standard data protection clauses or other legally accepted means.

Empowering Your Rights

1. Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request processing restrictions under certain circumstances, including concerns about accuracy, unlawful processing, maintaining information for legal claims, or when considering objections based on legitimate interests.
2. Objection to Processing: Objecting to processing based on legitimate interests or public interest is your right. We will provide compelling grounds to override your objection, ensuring a balanced approach.
3. Data Portability: Upon request, you may receive a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format, facilitating data portability to a third party.
4. Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information. We will inform you of the impact on your website use or service/product access. Legal exceptions will be outlined in response to your request. If you terminate your account, we aim to delete your personal information within 180 days. However, some data may persist with search engines and third parties for reasons beyond our control.