Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

QuizBloc ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our parental control and educational application ("QuizBloc" or the "App").

This policy applies to all users of QuizBloc, including parents/guardians and children under their supervision. We take special care to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable data protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Parents/Guardians

Account Information:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Parent PIN (encrypted)
• Subscription information
• Billing information (processed by third-party payment providers)

Child Profile Information:

• Child's first name
• Grade level (1-12)
• Birth date (optional)
• Child PIN (optional, encrypted)
• Screen time limits and preferences
• Educational progress data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• IP address (for security purposes only)
• Time zone settings

Usage Data:

• App usage statistics
• Screen time data
• Apps accessed during child sessions
• Educational quiz completion data
• Performance metrics
• Session duration and frequency

2.3 Accessibility Service Data Collection

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Precise geolocation data
• Photos or videos from device cameras
• Audio recordings
• Contact lists
• Social media credentials
• Biometric data
• Personal files or documents
• Complete browser history or search queries (only real-time URL checking for blocking)
• Content of messages, emails, or documents
• Keyboard input or typed passwords

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use collected information to:

• Provide parental control and screen time management services
• Deliver educational content and track learning progress
• Authenticate users and maintain account security
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Send important service notifications
• Provide customer support
• Enforce web filtering policies set by parents
• Block inappropriate YouTube content based on parental restrictions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We DO NOT Sell Personal Information

We never sell, rent, or trade personal information, especially information about children, to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information only with:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting (Vercel, Neon Database), Payment processors (Stripe), Customer support tools
• Legal Requirements: To comply with valid legal processes or protect rights and safety

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

5.1 Age Requirements

• QuizBloc is designed for children aged 4-17 under parental supervision
• Parent/guardian accounts must be created by individuals 18 or older
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent

5.2 Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review information collected about their children
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse further collection or use of their child's information
• Update or correct their child's information
• Configure web filtering and YouTube restrictions
• Review blocked content and access attempts

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@quizbloc.com

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information (passwords, PINs)
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal information
• Secure data centers with SOC 2 compliance (Neon Database)

7. Data Retention and Deletion

7.1 Automated Data Cleanup

To protect your privacy and minimize storage costs, we automatically delete old data according to the following schedule:

What We Keep:

• Account information (users, children, subscriptions)
• Current policies and settings
• Educational achievements and grade advancements
• Recent usage summaries (for reports)
• Web filtering and YouTube policy configurations

Why We Delete Old Data: Protects your family's privacy, reduces data breach risks, minimizes storage costs, and complies with data minimization principles.

7.2 Account Deletion

Users can request account deletion at any time by emailing privacy@quizbloc.com

• All associated data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
• Some information may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., financial records)
• Deletion is irreversible
• You can request a data export before deletion

8. Web Filtering & YouTube Policies

8.1 Web Filtering Configuration

Parents can configure web filtering policies including:

• Blocked Categories: Adult content, gambling, violence, drugs, weapons, hate speech
• Blocked URLs: Specific websites or domains to block
• Allowed URLs: Whitelist of always-accessible sites
• Safe Search: Enforce safe search on search engines
• Unknown Categories: Option to block uncategorized sites

8.2 YouTube Policy Configuration

Parents can configure YouTube restrictions including:

• Restricted Mode: Enable YouTube's built-in content filtering
• Daily Time Limit: Set maximum YouTube usage per day
• Blocked Channels: List of channels to block
• Blocked Keywords: Videos with these keywords are blocked
• Allowed Channels: Whitelist of educational channels
• History Tracking: Option to track watch/search history locally

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data portability
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Configure web filtering policies
• Customize YouTube content restrictions
• View data retention settings

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Material changes will be notified via email or in-app notification at least 30 days in advance. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Previous versions available upon request.