Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to JoeParty Trivia ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our multiplayer trivia game.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Player Names: When you join a game, you provide a display name that other players can see.
  • Game Activity: Your answers, scores, and participation in trivia games.
  • Chat Messages: Any messages you send in the game chat feature.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our game, including game sessions and features used.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our site is used and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the multiplayer trivia game experience
  • Track game progress and calculate scores
  • Enable real-time communication between players
  • Improve our game and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • Ensure fair play and prevent abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  • Game Participants: Your player name and game activity are visible to other players in the same game room.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (such as hosting providers and analytics services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Game data and chat messages are typically stored temporarily during active game sessions.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of certain data collection (where applicable)
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

Children's Privacy

Our game is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: