Privacy Policy
Protecting Your Data on Quiz360
Your Privacy Matters
Important Notice
Your privacy is critically important to us at Quiz360. This policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information gathered from users (each, a "User") of the https://www.quiz360.in/ website ("Site"), which is primarily an online examination and learning platform in the Education category.
1. Information We Collect and Storage
As an educational platform, we collect identification and technical information directly provided by Users and automatically during interaction with our service to enhance your learning experience:
1.1 Direct Information (Registration & Profile)
- Account Data: Name, Email address (used as primary unique identifier), Password hash (for local login), and Phone number.
- Profile Data: Optional data provided by the user in the profile section, such as Category (e.g., GEN, OBC, SC/ST) and City/Location for educational analytics.
- Profile Picture: Users may upload an image, which is stored as a Base64 encoded string directly in our database (
profile_pic_urlfield). - Google Sign-in: If signing in via Google, we store your Google ID and the associated public email and name for seamless access to our educational resources.
1.2 Technical & Usage Data (Automatic Collection)
- IP Address: Your device's IP address (
last_ip_address) is logged upon login for security, fraud prevention, and regional analytics to improve our educational services. - Device Type: We log if you are using a mobile or desktop device to serve optimized educational content and testing interfaces.
- Session & Cookies: We use PHP Session mechanisms and cookies for secure login persistence and tracking your test progress within our educational platform.
2. Performance Data and Usage of Collected Information
The primary purpose of collecting data is to provide the core educational service: accurate examination and performance tracking for academic improvement.
2.1 Performance & Analytics Storage
- Test Results: We permanently store your scores, total questions, percentage, time taken for the overall test, and your individual answers and time spent per question for comprehensive educational analysis.
- Leaderboards & Ranks: Your score and time taken are used to calculate your rank and percentile against other users who took the same exam. Your username is displayed on the public Leaderboards on the results page to foster healthy academic competition.
- Personalized Feedback: Data is analyzed to provide you with insights into your weak areas, time management, and comparative performance against the topper and average student for targeted educational improvement.
2.2 Service Improvement & Communication
- Educational Platform Improvement: Aggregated, non-personal data helps us understand popular subjects and test difficulty levels to improve our educational offerings and curriculum design.
- Service Communication: Your email address may be used to send updates regarding your account, changes to the platform, or new test series relevant to your educational goals.
3. Data Storage, Permissions, and Security
3.1 Data Storage Location
All core user data (including personal identification and test results) is stored securely on our central database server. We rely on industry-standard security measures, including password hashing and secure data handling procedures, to protect your educational data.
3.2 Progressive Web App (PWA) Storage
Our educational Site utilizes a Progressive Web Application (PWA) model. If you choose to install the Quiz360 app, certain static resources (like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and icons) are cached locally on your device's storage via a Service Worker (pwa/sw.js) to enable fast, offline access to educational content. This local cache only stores non-sensitive public assets.
3.3 Permissions and Access
Access to your personal educational data is restricted to authorized administrative staff for the purpose of maintaining the platform and providing academic support. We do not sell, trade, or rent your individual Personal Identification Information to outside parties.
4. Google Ads Policy
Advertising on Quiz360
Quiz360 uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our educational platform. This section explains how we implement and manage advertising in compliance with Google's policies.
4.1 How Google Ads Work on Our Platform
- Contextual Advertising: Google AdSense automatically displays ads based on the content of our educational pages and user interests
- Personalized Ads: Users may see personalized ads based on their browsing behavior and demographic information
- Non-Personalized Ads: Users can opt-out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings
4.2 Data Collection for Advertising
- Cookies: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on user's prior visits to our website and other sites
- Device Information: Collection of browser type, operating system, and mobile network information
- Location Data: Generalized location information for geographically relevant ads
- Interaction Data: How users interact with ads (clicks, impressions, etc.)
4.3 Third-Party Vendors and Ad Networks
We work with third-party vendors, including Google, who use cookies to serve ads based on user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
4.4 Compliance with Google Policies
- We comply with all Google AdSense program policies and requirements
- We ensure ads are displayed appropriately within our educational content
- We do not place ads on pages with sensitive content or prohibited material
- We maintain clear separation between educational content and advertisements
4.5 User Controls and Opt-Out Options
Users can control how Google uses cookies for advertising:
- Google Ads Settings - Control personalized ads
- AboutAds.info - Opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies
- Google Analytics Opt-out - Disable Google Analytics
5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Quiz360 has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our educational services or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to check this page frequently. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
6. Educational Platform Specifics
About Quiz360
Quiz360 (https://www.quiz360.in/) operates in the Education category as a comprehensive online examination and learning platform designed to help students and professionals enhance their knowledge and test-taking abilities.
Educational Mission
Providing quality assessment tools for academic and professional growth
Data Purpose
Enhancing learning outcomes through performance analytics