Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 19, 2025
At Quiz This Up, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered quiz generation platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted)
- Profile Information: Display name, preferences, subscription details
- Contact Information: When you contact us for support
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe
Content and Usage Data
- Quiz Content: Quizzes you create, questions, answers, and results
- Uploaded Files: Documents and files you upload for quiz generation (temporarily processed)
- YouTube Integration: Video URLs and transcript data you choose to process
- Google Drive Integration: Files you select from your Google Drive (with your permission)
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with our platform, features used, performance data
Technical Information
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: IP addresses, access times, pages viewed, errors
- Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
- Location Data: General location based on IP address (country/region level)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide Our Services
- Create and manage your account
- Generate AI-powered quizzes from your content
- Process and analyze uploaded documents and videos
- Provide advanced features like mindmaps and flashcards
- Enable sharing and collaboration features
Improve and Personalize
- Personalize your experience and recommendations
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms
- Develop new features and enhance existing ones
- Optimize platform performance and user experience
Communication and Support
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Notify you about new features and improvements
Legal and Security
- Comply with legal obligations and regulations
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and policies
- Resolve disputes and investigate violations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services
- Stripe: Payment processing (they handle your payment data directly)
- Google Services: YouTube API, Google Drive API, AI services
- Anthropic: AI content generation services
- SendGrid: Email delivery services
- Cloud Hosting: Infrastructure and hosting providers
Public Content
- Quizzes you choose to make public are visible to other users
- Your display name may be shown with public quizzes
- Quiz results and leaderboards (if you participate)
Legal Requirements
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To protect the rights and safety of our users
- In connection with legal proceedings or investigations
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
4. Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
- Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security practices
- Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates
- Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
Operational Safeguards
- Employee Training: Security awareness and privacy training
- Access Limitation: Need-to-know basis for employee access
- Incident Response: Procedures for security incident handling
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and compliance reviews
Data Minimization
- We collect only the information necessary for our services
- Temporary files are automatically deleted after processing
- Regular data cleanup and retention policy enforcement
- Anonymization of analytics and usage data
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Account Management
- Access: View and download your personal information
- Update: Modify your account information and preferences
- Delete: Delete your account and associated data
- Export: Export your quizzes and data
Privacy Controls
- Quiz Privacy: Control who can see your quizzes
- Profile Visibility: Manage your public profile settings
- Communication Preferences: Opt out of marketing emails
- Cookie Settings: Manage cookie preferences in your browser
Third-Party Integrations
- Google Drive: Disconnect integration at any time
- YouTube: Control which videos you process
- OAuth Permissions: Revoke permissions through your Google account
Legal Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
If you're in the EU, UK, or California, you may have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Information about data collection and use
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Correct: Correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
- Right to Restrict: Limit how we process your information
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for different periods based on the type of data and purpose:
Account Data
- Active Accounts: Retained while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
- Legal Requirements: Some data retained for legal compliance
Content Data
- Quizzes: Retained until you delete them or close your account
- Uploaded Files: Temporarily processed, then automatically deleted
- Quiz Results: Retained for performance analytics and user history
Technical Data
- Log Data: Typically retained for 90 days
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement
- Security Logs: Retained for security and fraud prevention
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)
Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
- Google Tag Manager: Marketing and analytics tag management
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
8. International Data Transfers
Quiz This Up operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own:
Data Processing Locations
- Primary Servers: Located in secure data centers
- Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, and other providers
- Third-Party Services: Various global locations
Transfer Safeguards
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved data transfer agreements
- Certification Programs: Privacy Shield and similar frameworks
- Binding Corporate Rules: Internal data protection standards
9. Children's Privacy
Age Requirements: Our service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If You're Under 18
- You must have parental or guardian consent to use our service
- Parents can request access to or deletion of their child's information
- We encourage parental involvement in online activities
Educational Use
- Schools and educators may use our service with appropriate permissions
- Student data is handled with extra care and protection
- Compliance with educational privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA)
If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
How We Notify You
- Email Notification: For significant changes affecting your rights
- Website Notice: Prominent notice on our website
- In-App Notification: Alerts within the platform
- Updated Date: "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Your Continued Use
Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with changes, you may close your account.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: