Last Updated: October 29, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to IQlympics (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our trivia game application on Reddit (“the Game”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Game.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you play IQlympics, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Reddit Username: Your Reddit username is collected when you create a player account
- Country Selection: The country you choose to represent during gameplay
- Game Statistics: Your answers (correct/incorrect), points scored, skips used, and contribution to your country’s score
- Gameplay Data: Questions answered, timestamps, and session information
- Technical Data: Device information, browser type, and interaction data with the Game
Information You Provide
- Country Selection: You manually select your country once during initial setup (this choice is permanent)
- Gameplay Choices: Your answers and decisions to skip questions
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Game Functionality: To operate the Game, track scores, maintain leaderboards, and provide gameplay features
- Country Rankings: To aggregate individual scores into country totals and display global rankings
- Player Statistics: To show your personal contribution and compare with other players from your country
- Question Management: To prevent duplicate questions and optimize question generation
- Game Improvement: To analyze gameplay patterns and improve the user experience
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Data Storage and Security
- Storage: All game data is stored in Redis database through Devvit’s infrastructure
- Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction
- Retention: Player data is retained for the duration of the Game’s operation or until you request deletion
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Public Information
The following information is publicly visible to all players:
- Your Reddit username
- Your selected country
- Your score contribution to your country
- Your ranking within your country
- Country leaderboards and rankings
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Reddit/Devvit: The Game operates on Reddit’s platform and is subject to Reddit’s Privacy Policy
- Google Gemini AI: Used for generating trivia questions (no personal data is shared with this service)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Your Rights and Choices
Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your player account and associated data by contacting us. Note that this may affect historical leaderboard data.
Country Selection
Your country selection is permanent and cannot be changed. This is a core game mechanic to prevent manipulation of country rankings.
Opting Out
You can stop playing the Game at any time. Simply discontinue use of the application.
Children’s Privacy
IQlympics is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
International Users
If you are accessing the Game from outside your country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the country where our servers are located. By using the Game, you consent to such transfer.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: abdessamad@belfodil.me