Privacy Policy

Introduction

QuestGen ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.

By using QuestGen, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Data: Display name, profile picture (optional), user preferences
• Contact Information: Email address for account verification and communications

Location Information

• GPS Coordinates: Real-time location data for quest generation and completion
• Location History: Previous quest locations within 3.5km radius (stored locally)
• Address Information: City, region, country for quest personalization

Usage Data

• Quest Data: Quest progress, completion status, photos taken during quests
• App Analytics: Usage patterns, feature interactions, session duration
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, unique device identifiers

Photos and Media

• Quest Photos: Images captured during quest activities
• Camera Access: Temporary access for photo capture during quests
• Photo Metadata: Location tags, timestamps associated with quest photos

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Quest Generation: Create personalized location-based quests
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and save your quest completion status
• Location Services: Provide relevant quests based on your current location
• Photo Verification: AI analysis of quest completion photos

Account Management

• User Authentication: Secure login and account access
• Profile Management: Maintain your user profile and preferences
• Communication: Send important account and service updates

Service Improvement

• Analytics: Understand app usage to improve features and performance
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues
• Feature Development: Develop new features based on user behavior

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT Share Your Personal Information With Third Parties, Except:

Legal Compliance

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Safety Protection: To protect the rights, safety, or property of QuestGen, users, or the public
• Terms Enforcement: To enforce our Terms of Service or investigate violations

Service Providers

• Cloud Storage: Secure storage of your account data (Oracle APEX)
• Analytics Services: Anonymous usage analytics (no personally identifiable information)
• AI Services: Photo verification processing (no permanent storage of photos)

Business Transfers

• Acquisitions: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

• Location: Your data is stored on secure Oracle APEX servers
• Duration: Account data retained until account deletion
• Local Storage: Some preferences and quest history stored locally on your device

Security Measures

• Encryption: All sensitive data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Control: Strict access controls and authentication protocols
• Regular Updates: Ongoing security monitoring and updates
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information for app functionality

Photo Handling

• Temporary Processing: Quest photos processed for verification then deleted
• No Permanent Storage: Photos not permanently stored on our servers
• Local Control: You control photo storage on your device

Your Privacy Rights

Account Control

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your account information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format

Privacy Controls

• Location Services: Enable/disable location tracking in app settings
• Analytics: Opt-out of usage analytics in app settings
• Communications: Unsubscribe from non-essential emails

Regional Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

• European Users: Full GDPR rights including data portability and erasure
• California Users: CCPA rights including disclosure and deletion
• Other Regions: Applicable local privacy rights honored

Children's Privacy

QuestGen is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us at pacman131292@gmail.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
• Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved transfer mechanisms
• User Consent: Explicit consent for transfers where required

Cookies and Tracking

We Use Minimal Tracking

• Essential Cookies: Required for app functionality and user sessions
• Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics (can be disabled)
• No Advertising: We do not use advertising cookies or trackers

Third-Party Services

• Oracle APEX: Database services with privacy protections
• AI Services: Temporary photo analysis with automatic deletion

Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Notify Users: Send email notification of material changes
• App Notification: Display in-app notification of policy updates
• Effective Date: Update the effective date at the top of this policy
• Continued Use: Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes