📄 Privacy Policy

Last updated: June, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Ardno Technology (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use the Ardno Quiz Challenge app (the “Service”), and explains your privacy rights under applicable law.

1. Overview

We collect and use your personal data to operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
Application: The Ardno Quiz Challenge mobile application.
Company: Refers to Ardno Technology.
Country: United States
Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service: The Application.
Service Provider: Any person or entity that processes data on behalf of the Company.
Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you use the Service.
You: The individual or legal entity accessing or using the Service.

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Username

3.2 Usage Data

Device IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and duration
Device identifiers
Operating system and browser type
Diagnostic and performance data

4. How We Use Your Data

To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
To manage your Account.
To fulfill contractual obligations.
To send you updates, security alerts, and service-related messages.
To send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
To respond to user inquiries and support requests.
To analyze usage and improve the Service.
For business transfers, e.g., mergers or acquisitions.

5. Sharing of Your Data

With Service Providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, hosting, email delivery).
With Affiliates under the same privacy terms.
With business partners for joint promotions or integrations.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
With other users when you interact publicly (e.g., leaderboard).
With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

6. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.
Usage Data is retained for a shorter period, except when needed for security or legal obligations.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data during transfer.

8. Data Deletion

You can delete your Personal Data via the app’s settings at any time.
You may also contact us (see “Contact Us” below) to request deletion.
Certain data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Disclosure of Your Data

9.1 Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to notice.

9.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

9.3 Other Disclosures

To comply with legal obligations.
To enforce our Terms of Service or prevent misuse.
To investigate security breaches or fraud.

10. Security

We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect your data.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors without parental consent.

12. External Links

The Service may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email and in-app notices.
Revised terms take effect when posted.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ardnotechapp@gmail.com.