Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PEEL ("we," "our," or "us"). PEEL is a self-discovery quiz application designed to help you explore your personality, preferences, and perspectives through engaging quizzes you can share with friends. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy is provided in a layered format so you can easily navigate to the specific areas relevant to you.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name.
• Quiz Responses and Results: When you participate in quizzes, we collect your answers, scores, and results. This may include personality-related responses and self-discovery insights.
• Friend Connections: If you choose to connect with friends through the App, we collect pairing codes and associated connection data.
• Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your messages.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Analytics: We collect information about how you interact with the App, including features used, quizzes taken, session duration, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: We collect device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, language settings, and time zone.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, access times, and app crash reports.

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect precise geolocation data.
• We do not access your contacts, photos, camera, or microphone.
• We do not collect financial or payment information directly (all payments, if applicable, are processed through Apple's App Store).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: To create and manage your account, deliver quiz experiences, generate results, and enable friend connections.
• Improve the Service: To understand how users interact with the App, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
• Personalization: To tailor quiz recommendations and content based on your usage history and preferences.
• Communications: To send you service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Safety and Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and violations of our Terms of Service.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal data include: (a) your consent, (b) the performance of a contract with you, (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service, and (d) compliance with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Supabase as our backend infrastructure provider to store and process your data. Supabase acts as a data processor on our behalf and is contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Friend Connections: When you pair with a friend, your display name and shared quiz results are visible to your paired partner. You control who you pair with.
• Analytics Providers: We may share anonymized, aggregated usage data with analytics services to help us understand App usage patterns. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, or investigate potential violations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Notice Regarding Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we confirm that we have not sold personal information of consumers in the preceding 12 months.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
• Quiz Responses and Results: Retained for the duration of your account. Deleted upon account deletion.
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely, as it cannot be linked back to individual users.
• Log Data: Retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@peelquiz.com or using the account deletion feature within the App.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Rights for All Users

Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.

6.2 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents -- GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to request a copy of that data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

6.3 California Residents -- CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, and to request that we disclose the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. As stated above, we do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to provide the Service.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, provide a different quality of service, or suggest any of these actions as a result of exercising your rights.

To exercise your rights, you or your authorized agent may submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at support@peelquiz.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days of receipt, as required by the CCPA.

6.4 CalOPPA Compliance

In compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we agree to the following:

• Users can visit the App without being required to disclose any personal information beyond what is needed for account creation.
• This Privacy Policy is accessible from our App and website.
• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word "Privacy" and can be easily found on the pages specified above.
• Users will be notified of any material changes to our Privacy Policy through an in-app notification or email.
• Users can change their personal information by logging into their account or by contacting us at support@peelquiz.com.

Do Not Track Signals: We honor Do Not Track signals transmitted by web browsers. When a Do Not Track signal is detected, we will not collect tracking information about your browsing activity.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
• Encryption of data at rest within our database infrastructure.
• Access controls to limit who can access personal data within our organization.
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Secure authentication mechanisms for user accounts.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to promptly notifying affected users and relevant authorities in the event of a data breach, in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@peelquiz.com.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers within a reasonable timeframe.

For users between the ages of 13 and 16 in the EEA, we require parental or guardian consent before processing personal data, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our backend services are hosted by Supabase, which may use cloud infrastructure located in the United States and other jurisdictions.

If you are located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure that any transfer of your personal data to a country outside of these regions is subject to appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• Transfers to countries recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection.
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms as applicable.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
• Notify you through an in-app notification or by email to the address associated with your account.
• Where required by law, obtain your consent before applying material changes to how we process your data.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: support@peelquiz.com

We will endeavor to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For GDPR-related requests, we will respond within one month as required by law. For CCPA-related requests, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.

If you are located in the EEA and believe that your data protection rights have not been adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.