Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShortQuiz.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. It also describes your choices regarding the use, access, and correction of your personal information.

By accessing or using ShortQuiz.ai, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our platform.

2. ShortQuiz.ai Privacy Principles

We believe in maintaining a high standard for privacy protection:

We don't ask you for personal information unless we truly need it
We don't store your personal data longer than needed to provide our services
We don't share your personal information with anyone except to comply with the law or as needed to provide our services
We don't rent, sell, or exchange your personal information
We make it simple for you to control your personal information

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our platform, including:

Account Information: Name and email address. We use Clerk, a trusted third-party authentication service, to handle user sign-in and account security. ShortQuiz.ai does not directly collect or store your passwords.
Billing Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment details are processed by Stripe. ShortQuiz.ai does not directly store complete payment information.
User Content: Quizzes, questions, and other content you create using our platform.
Communications: Information provided when contacting our support team.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, actions performed
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

3.3 Third-Party Services

We use certain trusted third-party services to enhance our platform's functionality:

Authentication: We use Clerk (https://clerk.com/) to handle account creation and login security. When you sign up or log in, you interact with Clerk's secure systems. Please review Clerk's privacy policy to understand how they process your authentication data.
Payment Processing: We use Stripe to handle billing information and transactions. We do not store complete payment information on our servers.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our platform and services
To process transactions and manage your account
To personalize your experience and improve our platform
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To ensure the security of our platform and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations
To analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our services

If we intend to use your personal information for any purpose not covered by this Privacy Policy, we will seek your prior consent.

5. AI-Generated Content

ShortQuiz.ai offers AI-assisted quiz generation to help users create content more efficiently. Important points regarding our AI features:

The AI feature is designed to generate quiz content based on topics or subjects you provide
We do not share your personal information with our AI service providers
AI-generated content is private by default and visible only to you
You can modify, edit, or delete AI-generated content at any time
We do not use your prompts or generated content to train our AI models

6. Information Shared with Third Parties

We share your information only in limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party companies and individuals that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data storage, and authentication. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to the disclosure.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention and Security

7.1 Retention Period

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

Account information and user content are retained for as long as your account remains active
After account deletion, we may retain certain information for a limited period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements
Usage data and analytics information may be retained in an aggregated, de-identified form for analytical purposes

7.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular security assessments and updates
For authentication security, we leverage Clerk, a specialized authentication provider that implements industry best practices

While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Managing Your Information

You have the right to:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@shortquiz.ai or visit your account settings page at shortquiz.ai/settings.

8.2 Communication Preferences

We may send you service-related communications. You can opt out of non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide you with a better experience. The types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation of our platform
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
Preference cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@shortquiz.ai, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

ShortQuiz.ai is based in the United States, and the information we collect is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure that any transfer of personal data complies with applicable data protection laws. We rely on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legal mechanisms for such transfers.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email (if you have provided your email address) or by a notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@shortquiz.ai

14. Additional Information for Specific Locations

The provisions in this section provide specific privacy protections for users in the listed jurisdictions. These protections generally apply to all users, even if not in the jurisdiction noted.

14.1 For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You may:

Request access to the personal information we've collected about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request information about how we've shared your information
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: ShortQuiz.ai does not sell personal information)
Limit the use of sensitive personal information (note: ShortQuiz.ai does not collect sensitive personal information as defined by California law)

You may exercise these rights by emailing our team at support@shortquiz.ai or by visiting shortquiz.ai/settings. ShortQuiz.ai will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

14.2 For Residents of Canada

ShortQuiz.ai is committed to compliance with all applicable Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as amended, and related provincial laws.

In accordance with PIPEDA's 10 fair information principles:

Accountability: We have designated a privacy officer responsible for our compliance.
Identifying Purposes: We clearly identify the purposes for which personal information is collected.
Consent: We obtain your knowledge and consent for collection, use, or disclosure of personal information.
Limiting Collection: We limit collection to what is necessary for the purposes identified.
Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention: We only use or disclose personal information for the purposes for which it was collected.
Accuracy: We maintain accurate and up-to-date personal information.
Safeguards: We protect personal information with appropriate security measures.
Openness: We make our privacy policies and practices readily available.
Individual Access: Upon request, we inform you of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
Challenging Compliance: We have procedures in place to receive and respond to complaints or inquiries.

Canadian users with privacy concerns or questions may contact ShortQuiz.ai at support@shortquiz.ai.

14.3 For Residents of the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and Switzerland

ShortQuiz.ai Inc. is a U.S. company with services hosted in the United States. By using ShortQuiz.ai, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal information in the United States.

We ensure that transfers are based on standard contractual clauses (SCCs) in the form approved by the European Commission.

ShortQuiz.ai is committed to compliance with:

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018)
The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection

Under these regulations, you have the following rights:

Right of Access
Right of Rectification
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Right to Data Portability
Right to Withdraw Consent or Right of Opposition
Right of Limitation or Right to Restriction of Processing
Right to Object to Automated Individual Decision-making
Right to complain to a supervisory authority

If you are located in the EU, UK, Switzerland, or the EEA and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at support@shortquiz.ai.

14.4 For Residents of Australia

ShortQuiz.ai complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which regulate how personal information is handled.

We adhere to the following principles:

Open and transparent management of personal information
Anonymity and pseudonymity options where practicable
Collection of solicited personal information only when reasonably necessary
Proper handling of unsolicited personal information
Notification of the collection of personal information
Use and disclosure limitations
Cross-border disclosure protections
Government-related identifier restrictions
Quality and security of personal information
Access to, and correction of, personal information

Australian users with privacy concerns may contact us at support@shortquiz.ai.

14.5 For Residents of Brazil

ShortQuiz.ai is committed to compliance with Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), or General Law for the Protection of Personal Data.

Under the LGPD, we recognize the following principles:

Purpose: Processing only for legitimate, specific purposes
Adequacy: Compatibility with the purposes informed to the data subject
Necessity: Limitation to the minimum necessary data
Free Access: Easy consultation about how data is processed
Data Quality: Ensuring accuracy and relevance
Transparency: Providing clear, accessible information
Security: Implementing proper protection measures
Prevention: Taking measures to prevent damage
Non-discrimination: Never processing data for discriminatory purposes
Accountability: Demonstrating compliance with data protection rules

We pay special attention to the processing of personal data of children and adolescents, which is carried out in their best interest and with specific protections.

Brazilian users with privacy concerns may contact ShortQuiz.ai at support@shortquiz.ai.

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