# Privacy Policy for CultureCheck
Effective Date: June 2026
CultureCheck ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using the CultureCheck mobile application and related services.
## Information We Collect
### Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
* Name or username
* Email address
* Password (encrypted and securely stored)
* Profile information you choose to provide
### Gameplay Information
We may collect information related to your use of the app, including:
* Quiz scores
* Leaderboard rankings
* Challenge participation
* Trivia pack activity
* User preferences
### Purchase Information
If you purchase subscriptions or content within the app, we may receive information regarding:
* Subscription status
* Purchase transactions
* Product entitlements
Payment information is processed by Apple and/or Google and is not stored by CultureCheck.
### Device and Usage Information
We may collect:
* Device type
* Operating system version
* App version
* Crash reports
* Diagnostic information
* Analytics information regarding app usage
## How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
* Create and manage user accounts
* Provide access to app features
* Operate leaderboards and challenges
* Process subscriptions and purchases
* Improve app functionality and performance
* Provide customer support
* Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
* Communicate important service updates
## Analytics
CultureCheck may use analytics services, including Firebase Analytics, to understand how users interact with the app and improve the user experience.
Analytics data is generally aggregated and used to improve performance, content, and functionality.
## Third-Party Services
CultureCheck may use third-party providers, including:
* Google Firebase
* RevenueCat
* Apple App Store
* Google Play Store
These providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.
## Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information:
* With service providers necessary to operate the app
* To comply with legal obligations
* To protect the rights, safety, and security of users and CultureCheck
## Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
## Children's Privacy
CultureCheck is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
## Your Choices
You may:
* Update account information
* Delete your account (subject to applicable retention requirements)
* Opt out of certain communications
* Contact us regarding privacy concerns
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted within the app and/or on our website.
Continued use of CultureCheck after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
## Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
CultureCheck Support
Email: [support@culturecheckapp.com](mailto:support@culturecheckapp.com)
Website: https://www.culturecheckapp.com
