Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

GapGlue is a community-driven programming trivia platform focused on competitive, knowledge-based learning.

2. Data We Collect

We only collect what is necessary to operate and improve the platform.

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Profile image
• Authentication provider (e.g. Google, GitHub)
• Account creation date

If authentication is handled through OAuth (Google, GitHub, etc.), we receive basic profile information from those providers. We do not access your passwords.

B. Usage Data

To operate leaderboards, challenges, and stats, we collect:

• Questions attempted
• Answers submitted
• Scores
• Challenge participation
• Leaderboard ranking
• Contributions (questions/topics added)

This allows us to provide the competitive and knowledge-focused experience of the platform.

C. Technical & Log Data

Like most web applications, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Date/time of access
• Basic analytics data

This helps with:

• Security
• Preventing abuse
• Debugging
• Improving performance

3. Why We Process Your Data (GDPR Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we process data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to provide your account and platform features.
• Legitimate interests – to improve the platform, maintain security, and prevent abuse.
• Consent – where applicable (e.g., optional communications).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Run leaderboards and challenges
• Allow community contributions
• Improve the platform
• Prevent spam and abuse
• Ensure security

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data.

6. Data Retention

We keep your account data as long as your account is active.

If you delete your account, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized, except where we are legally required to retain certain information.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies for:

• Authentication
• Session management
• Basic analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we will notify users through the platform.