This Privacy Policy describes how GeoQuest (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and shares information when you use our website (the “Service”). By using GeoQuest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information we collect
When you create an account, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and a securely hashed password. As you play games, we store gameplay data such as scores, completed sessions and earned badges so we can power your profile and the leaderboards. We also automatically receive standard technical information — such as your browser type, device and approximate usage — that helps us keep the Service running and improve it.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Service, provide your account and profile features, display leaderboards, respond to your messages, and analyze usage so we can improve GeoQuest. We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
GeoQuest uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences and understand how the Service is used. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some parts of the Service may not function properly without them.
Third-party advertising & Google AdSense
We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit the Service. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- For more details on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google’s Privacy & Terms and its advertising policies.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, ads shown to you are subject to consent. Where required, we will ask for your consent for the use of cookies and the processing of personal data for personalized advertising, and you may withdraw it at any time.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing, and access to personal data is restricted. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
GeoQuest is suitable for all ages, but it is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Your rights
You may access, update or request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.