Privacy Policy
At GeoQuest, accessible from our website, protecting the privacy of our visitors and students is one of our core priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by GeoQuest and how we use them.
1. Local Browser Storage (High Scores & Preferences)
GeoQuest does not require user registration or account creation to play. To save your personal all-time high score across sessions, our web application uses your browser's local storage (localStorage key geoquest_best_score). This data stays strictly on your own device and is never transmitted to our servers.
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies
We may partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website and keep our educational resources free:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to GeoQuest and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
3. Log Files & Standard Analytics
GeoQuest follows a standard procedure of using server log files provided by our hosting infrastructure. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, and ensuring site security.
4. Contact Form Submissions
If you choose to contact us via our Contact Us page, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, feedback, or support request. We never sell, rent, or trade your email address or contact details with third parties.
5. GDPR & CCPA Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (including the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and California), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data you have voluntarily submitted to us, as well as the right to manage your cookie consent preferences in your browser settings.
6. Children's Information
GeoQuest is a general-audience educational resource. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child provided personal information through our contact form, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such records.
7. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact Page.