Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to IronSharpens. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website. By using IronSharpens, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (avatar selections, display name)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with the app:

• Quiz performance and scores
• Campaign progress and chapter completion
• Battle history and statistics
• Friend connections and challenges
• In-app purchases and virtual currency (XP, coins)
• Streak tracking and achievements
• Device information (type, operating system, app version)

2.3 Advertising Data

Our advertising partners (Google AdMob and Google AdSense) may collect data to provide personalized advertisements:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID, IDFA)
• IP address and approximate location
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks, conversions)
• App usage patterns for ad targeting

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining the app functionality
• Creating and managing your user account
• Tracking your progress and achievements
• Enabling multiplayer features (battles, parties, friend challenges)
• Processing in-app rewards and virtual currency
• Sending game-related notifications and updates
• Improving app performance and user experience
• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob (Mobile Apps)

We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements in our iOS and Android applications. AdMob may collect and process data including device information, ad interactions, and usage patterns. For more information, review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Google AdSense (Web)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

4.3 Vercel (Hosting)

Our application is hosted on Vercel, which may collect technical data such as IP addresses, request logs, and performance metrics to provide and improve their services.

4.4 Database Services

We use Vercel Postgres to securely store your account information, quiz progress, and game data. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:

• With other users: Your username, avatar, scores, and game statistics are visible to friends and opponents in multiplayer modes
• With service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (hosting, advertising, analytics)
• For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information at any time through the app's account settings.

6.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.3 Advertising Opt-Out

You can limit personalized advertising:

• iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
• Web: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences

6.4 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6.5 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Children's Privacy

IronSharpens is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. Parents can contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's information.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are hashed and encrypted
• Data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Database access is restricted and monitored
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 90 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of agreements.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Bible Quiz after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: