Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

triviYEAH ("we," "us," or "our") operates the triviYEAH website and service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and last initial when you register
• Authentication Data: Login credentials, including data from third-party login providers (Google) if you choose to sign in that way
• User-Submitted Content: Trivia questions or other content you submit
• Communications: Any messages you send to us

Information Collected Automatically:

• Gameplay Data: Your answers, scores, wagers, virtual currency balance, badges earned, powerups used, and game history
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and interactions with the Service
• Log Data: Server logs including access times, error reports, and referring URLs

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Track your gameplay progress, scores, and achievements
• Send you transactional emails (account verification, login codes)
• Send you optional digest emails summarizing your gameplay (you can opt out in Settings)
• Display advertisements and measure ad performance
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, or abuse
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• SendGrid: For sending transactional and digest emails
• Google: For optional OAuth sign-in authentication
• Heroku: For hosting and infrastructure
• OpenAI: For AI-powered features. We only send trivia question content to OpenAI; no personal information, gameplay data, or account details are included in AI requests

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

Advertising

triviYEAH displays advertisements within the Service. We track ad impressions and clicks, including the IP address and timestamp of clicks, to measure ad performance and prevent fraud. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with advertisers.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Service may not function properly without them.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. Gameplay data (scores, responses, badges) is retained to maintain your progress and leaderboard standings. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your account information and gameplay history within the Service
• Correction: You can update your name and email in Settings
• Email Preferences: You can change your digest email frequency or disable digest emails entirely in Settings
• Account Deletion: You can delete your account through the Settings page. This will permanently remove your personal data, gameplay history, and badges
• Data Export: Contact us at [email protected] to request a copy of your data

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or delete your account through Settings.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights including: the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (when you create an account) and our legitimate interests in operating the Service. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

Links to Other Sites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].