Privacy Policy for Genius With Friends

Last updated: July 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Genius With Friends (the "Service") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our application.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Application: Genius With Friends.

Company: The operators of Genius With Friends, based in Finland.

Personal Data: Information that identifies you directly or indirectly.

Usage Data: Technical and diagnostic data collected automatically when you use the Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, display name, and account authentication details.

2.2 Guest Access

You may use the Service as a guest. Guest sessions may still include a temporary identifier to support gameplay and session continuity.

2.3 Gameplay and Multiplayer Data

To run quiz matches and keep score accurately, we process gameplay data such as:

2.4 Real-Time Synchronization

Multiplayer and lobby features use secure backend APIs and WebSocket connections for real-time updates between players and devices.

2.5 Device and Diagnostic Data

We may process limited technical data (for example, app version, device type, platform, crash and error diagnostics) to maintain stability and prevent abuse.

2.6 Payments

If paid features are offered, transactions are handled by Apple App Store and/or Google Play. We do not store your full payment card details.

3. How We Use Data

4. Sharing of Data

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data only when necessary:

5. Data Retention

We retain data as long as needed to provide the Service and satisfy legal, accounting, or security obligations. You may request account deletion; upon deletion, personal data is removed or anonymized except where retention is legally required.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries where our infrastructure providers operate. Where required, we apply appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

7. App Store and Google Play Privacy Disclosures

This policy is intended to support privacy disclosures required by Apple App Store and Google Play, including data collection, processing purposes, and third-party sharing categories.

If store listing privacy labels and this policy differ due to timing, the latest published Privacy Policy and in-app behavior govern our data handling.

7.1 Google Play Data Safety Summary

For Google Play Data safety purposes, Genius With Friends may collect account identifiers, gameplay data, and app diagnostics to operate core functionality (authentication, multiplayer sessions, score tracking, and service reliability).

We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared only with processors and infrastructure providers necessary to deliver the Service, and with platform providers for purchases/subscription validation when applicable.

7.2 Data Deletion and User Controls

Users can request account deletion. Upon deletion request, personal data is removed or anonymized except where retention is legally required.

7.3 Security Practices

We apply reasonable safeguards such as encryption in transit and access controls appropriate to the nature of the data processed.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal data, and to request data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age required by your local law to consent independently to data processing. If you believe a child has provided personal data without required consent, contact us and we will investigate.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted in the app or through related service channels.

12. Contact Us

If you have privacy questions, contact us at: