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Privacy Policy for Holy Fact Quest

Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Effective Date: February 16, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Holy Fact Quest ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by WHIGGEO LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Holy Fact Quest (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Display Name:

• When you first use the App, you may choose a display name (username) that appears on leaderboards
• This is the only personal identifier you provide
• No email address, password, or real name is required

AI Study Hall Questions:

• If you use the AI Study Hall feature, the questions you type are sent to our AI service provider (OpenAI) to generate answers
• Your questions may be cached locally on your device to improve performance
• We do not use your questions to train AI models

Game Activity:

• Game progress, scores, and challenge results
• Achievement and badge unlocks
• Streak data (consecutive days played)
• Difficulty tier and skill progression

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers (for anonymous player identity)
• App version

Usage Data:

• Game statistics (challenges completed, scores, time played)
• Feature usage (which game modes you play)
• Crash reports and error logs
• Performance data

Location Information:

• We do NOT collect precise location data
• We may collect approximate location (country/region) based on IP address for analytics and regional leaderboards

1.3 Age Verification

• When you first launch the App, we ask you to confirm your age using a date of birth selector
• We do NOT store your date of birth
• We only store whether you have passed the age verification check (a simple yes/no value)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Functionality

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Save your game progress, scores, and achievements
• Display your name on leaderboards
• Adapt difficulty to your skill level
• Provide AI-powered study assistance

2.2 Analytics and Improvement

• Understand how users interact with the App
• Identify and fix bugs
• Develop new features
• Improve user experience and app performance

2.3 Communication

• Send you service-related announcements
• Send push notifications (with your permission), such as streak reminders and challenge updates
• You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings or the App settings

2.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud, cheating, and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the security of our users

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate the App:

• PlayFab (Microsoft) — Player identity, leaderboards, game data. Data shared: Display name, scores, device ID.
• OpenAI — AI Study Hall answers. Data shared: Questions you submit.
• ElevenLabs — Voice narration and audio generation. Data shared: No personal data (text content only).
• Google AdMob — Advertising (with your consent). Data shared: Device identifiers, ad interaction data.
• Apple App Store / Google Play — In-app purchases and subscriptions. Data shared: Purchase history (managed by Apple/Google).

Each service provider operates under their own privacy policy:

• PlayFab: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
• OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy
• ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/privacy
• Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
• Google Play: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.2 Legal Requirements

• To comply with legal obligations
• To respond to legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
• To protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

3.3 With Your Consent

• When you explicitly authorize us to share information

3.4 Aggregated Data

• We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that do not identify you personally

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Most game data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage
• Leaderboard data and player identity are stored on PlayFab (Microsoft Azure) servers
• AI Study Hall responses may be cached locally on your device
• Voice audio may be cached locally on your device

4.2 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for all data in transit
• Secure authentication protocols
• Input validation and content filtering (including profanity detection)
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.3 Data Retention

• We retain your information as long as you use the App
• After account deletion, all local and server-side data is removed
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely

5. AI-Generated Content

The App's AI Study Hall feature uses OpenAI's GPT-4 to generate answers to your Bible-related questions.

Important disclosures:

• AI-generated answers are for educational purposes only
• AI responses may contain errors or inaccuracies
• Always verify AI-generated content against Scripture and trusted Biblical scholarship
• We do not guarantee the theological accuracy of AI-generated responses
• Your questions are processed by OpenAI's API and are subject to OpenAI's usage policies
• We apply content moderation to filter inappropriate questions and responses

6. Advertising

6.1 In-App Advertising

The App displays ads through Google AdMob:

• On iOS, we request your permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework before showing personalized ads
• If you decline tracking, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized
• You can change your tracking preferences at any time in your device settings

6.2 In-App Purchases

• Purchases are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• We do not store your payment information
• Purchase transactions are subject to Apple/Google privacy policies

7. Children's Privacy

7.1 Age Requirement

• The App requires users to be at least 13 years old
• An age verification screen is shown on first launch
• Users who do not meet the age requirement cannot use the App

7.2 COPPA Compliance

• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
• If you believe a child under 13 is using the App, contact us immediately

7.3 Parental Guidance

• Parents and guardians should monitor their children's app usage
• Parents can manage device-level restrictions through iOS Screen Time or Android Digital Wellbeing

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Update

• You can view and update your display name in the App
• Contact us to request a copy of your data

8.2 Delete Your Data

• You can delete all your data from within the App's Settings screen using the "Delete My Data" option
• This permanently removes your display name, scores, badges, streaks, and all other data from both your device and our servers
• Contact us at support@holyfactquest.com if you need assistance with data deletion

8.3 Opt-Out Options

• Push notifications: Disable in device settings or App settings
• Ad personalization: Adjust tracking settings on your device (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking)
• AI Study Hall: Simply don't use the feature — no data is collected unless you submit a question

8.4 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@holyfactquest.com.

8.5 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

• The App may be accessed from around the world
• Your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States (PlayFab/Azure servers, OpenAI servers)
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• By using the App, you consent to international data transfers

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
• We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting in the App
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: support@holyfactquest.com

Mailing Address:
WHIGGEO LLC
355 E Ohio
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Summary of Key Points

✅ What we collect: Display name, game progress, device info, AI questions you submit
✅ What we DON'T collect: Email, password, real name, precise location, date of birth
✅ Why we collect: To provide the App, improve features, and ensure security
✅ Third-party services: PlayFab, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Google AdMob
✅ Who we share with: Service providers only (never sold)
✅ Your rights: Access, delete, opt-out
✅ Children: Age verification required, COPPA compliant, no users under 13
✅ AI content: Educational only, may contain errors, verify with Scripture
✅ Security: Industry-standard encryption and safeguards
✅ Contact: support@holyfactquest.com