Privacy Policy for OpenQuester#

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Introduction#

OpenQuester (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our multiplayer quiz game application (“Application” or “Service”).

This policy applies to all users of OpenQuester, available on mobile platforms (Google Play Store, Apple App Store) and other supported platforms.

By using OpenQuester, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect#

1. Personal Information#

We collect the following types of personal information when you use our Service:

Account Information#

  • Username: A unique identifier chosen by you or auto-generated for guest accounts
  • Display Name: Your preferred name to be shown to other users
  • Email Address: Collected only when you authenticate via Discord OAuth (optional)
  • Discord ID: Your Discord user identifier when using Discord authentication
  • Birthday: Optional field for age verification or personalization
  • Avatar/Profile Picture: Profile image either uploaded by you or retrieved from Discord

Authentication Types#

  • Discord OAuth: When you log in with Discord, we receive your Discord profile information including username, email (if provided), avatar, and Discord ID
  • Guest Access: Temporary accounts with auto-generated usernames and no email requirement

2. Automatically Collected Information#

Usage Data#

  • Game session data (games played, scores, participation statistics)
  • Device information (device type, operating system version)
  • Session information (login times, session duration)
  • Network information (IP address, connection type)

Technical Data#

  • Application version
  • Error logs and crash reports
  • Performance metrics
  • Quiz questions answered
  • Game room participation
  • Player interactions (chat messages within game rooms)
  • User-created content packages (themes, questions, media)
  • Game statistics and leaderboard information

How We Use Your Information#

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision#

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Authenticate users and maintain sessions
  • Enable multiplayer game functionality
  • Display user profiles and statistics
  • Synchronize game state across players

Service Improvement#

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve game features
  • Debug technical issues and fix bugs
  • Optimize performance and user experience
  • Develop new features based on user behavior

Communication#

  • Send important service announcements
  • Respond to user inquiries and support requests
  • Notify users of updates or changes to our Service

Security and Compliance#

  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect user rights and safety

Data Storage and Security#

Storage Location#

  • User data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption
  • Profile images and media are stored using S3-compatible object storage (MinIO)
  • Session data is managed through Redis for optimal performance
  • User information is stored in PostgreSQL databases with appropriate access controls

Security Measures#

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, session management)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication for administrative functions
  • Secure backup procedures

Data Retention#

  • Active accounts: Data retained while account remains active
  • Guest accounts: May be deleted after periods of inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: Personal information deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required by law
  • Game statistics: May be retained in anonymized form for analytics

Data Sharing and Disclosure#

We Do NOT Sell Your Data#

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing#

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Other Users#

  • Your username, display name, and avatar are visible to other players in game rooms
  • Your game statistics may be displayed on leaderboards
  • User-created content packages are publicly visible

Service Providers#

  • Cloud hosting providers (for infrastructure)
  • Analytics services (for app performance monitoring)
  • Authentication providers (Discord for OAuth)

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • Respond to government requests

Third-Party Services#

Discord OAuth#

When you choose to authenticate via Discord, we use Discord’s OAuth 2.0 service. Please review Discord’s Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your data.

Our Application may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Children’s Privacy#

OpenQuester is intended for users aged 13 and above. 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, and we will delete such information.

Your Rights and Choices#

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

Access and Portability#

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Update#

  • Update your profile information through the app settings
  • Correct inaccurate information

Deletion#

  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Delete specific content you’ve created

Objection and Restriction#

  • Object to certain data processing activities
  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

Guest Accounts#

  • Guest accounts can be used without providing personal information
  • Guest accounts may have limited features compared to registered accounts

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers#

OpenQuester may store and process data in different countries. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

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 in the Application
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Sending an in-app notification for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Open Source Commitment#

OpenQuester is an open-source project. Our source code is publicly available at GitHub, allowing transparency in how we handle your data.

Contact Us#

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

Compliance#

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines

Data Protection Officer#

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our development team through the GitHub repository.

OpenQuester Team

This privacy policy applies to all versions of OpenQuester across all platforms.

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