1. Introduction

Welcome to SocraQuest ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Email address (for account registration and communication)
• Username/display name
• Profile information (first name, last name - optional)
• Payment information (bank account details for reward payouts - optional)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Assessment participation and scores
• App usage statistics
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Log data (access times, pages viewed)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To manage your account and provide customer support
• To track your assessment progress and display rankings
• To process reward payouts (if applicable)
• To send you notifications about your account or the Service
• To improve our Service and develop new features
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores may be displayed on public leaderboards
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or legal process
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party services:

• Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand app usage
• Advertising: We may display advertisements from third-party networks
• AI Services: We use AI to generate assessment images (no personal data shared)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: