Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to thehousequiz.com ("the Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our Site.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our Site, we may collect the following information:

• Quiz Responses: Your answers to quiz questions to determine your Hogwarts house.
• Quiz Results: The house assigned based on your responses.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Site, such as pages visited and time spent.
• Device Information: Technical details like IP address, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Cookies: Data collected through cookies to enhance user experience. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and operate the quiz functionality.
• Improve the quiz and user experience based on aggregate data.
• Analyze Site usage for performance enhancements.
• Communicate with you if you've opted in for updates or newsletters.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your personal data is based on:

• Consent: When you have given explicit permission for specific purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving our services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in providing the quiz service.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Site functions correctly.
• Analyze user behavior to improve the Site.
• Remember user preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating the Site, such as hosting and analytics services.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

• Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
• Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
• Objecting to or restricting our processing of your data.
• Withdrawing consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Form.

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