Privacy Policy — Quiz Search

Quiz Search · quiz-search.net

Last updated: 1 November 2025 | Effective: 1 November 2025 | Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Summary: Quiz Search is an independent, educational and entertainment film quiz platform. We collect only the personal data necessary to operate the platform. We do not sell your data. We do not display advertising. We do not run competitions with prizes, gambling services, or financial products. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can exercise your rights under UK GDPR.

1. Who We Are

Quiz Search ("we", "us", "our") is an independent digital platform providing film and cinema-themed educational and entertainment quizzes. Our registered address is 65 Broomfield Pl, Coventry CV5 6JF, United Kingdom. You can contact our data controller at: [email protected] or by telephone at +44 079 7608 6793.

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this policy. The categories of data we may collect include:

Contact information: Name and email address, provided voluntarily when you submit our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is collected automatically via server logs and, where consented, via analytics tools.
Cookie data: Information stored via cookies, as described in our Cookie Policy. We distinguish between essential cookies (necessary for the site to function) and optional analytics cookies (used only with your consent).
Communications: The content of messages you send us via our contact form, including any personal details you choose to include.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (for example, data about health, political opinions, or biometrics). We do not collect payment card information. We do not operate user accounts and therefore do not hold account credentials.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only for the following purposes, each of which has a lawful basis under UK GDPR:

To respond to enquiries (Legitimate interest / Contract): When you contact us, we use your name and email address to respond to your message.
To send the newsletter (Consent): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send it. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
To operate and improve the platform (Legitimate interest): Technical data helps us understand how the site is used and identify technical problems. We do not use this data to build individual profiles or for advertising purposes.
To comply with legal obligations: We may retain certain data as required by applicable law.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell personal data to any third party under any circumstances. We do not share personal data with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing companies.

We may share data with the following limited categories of service providers, where necessary to operate the platform:

Hosting provider: Our website is hosted on servers provided by a third-party hosting company. Data processed on our servers is subject to that provider's own data processing agreement with us.
Email infrastructure: Where we send emails (newsletter or replies to contact form submissions), we may use a third-party email delivery service. These providers process email addresses on our behalf and are bound by appropriate data processing terms.
Analytics: If you consent to analytics cookies, anonymised visit data may be processed by an analytics provider. No identifiable personal data is sent to analytics services.

We require all third-party processors to handle data in accordance with UK GDPR and to provide appropriate contractual guarantees.

5. Cookies

We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are placed automatically to enable the site to function. Optional analytics cookies are placed only with your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies from your browser.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

Contact form messages: retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
Newsletter subscriber email addresses: retained until you unsubscribe, after which they are deleted within 30 days.
Server log data: retained for up to 90 days for security and operational purposes, then automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to personal data we hold about you:

Right of access: You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: You may ask us to delete your data, subject to any overriding legal obligations.
Right to restrict processing: You may ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may ask for data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our website is served over HTTPS. Access to personal data within our organisation is restricted to those who need it to perform their responsibilities.

No transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. If you have concerns about the security of data you have shared with us, please contact us immediately.

9. Platform Purpose and Scope

Quiz Search is an educational and entertainment platform. It does not: offer financial services, products, or advice; operate any form of gambling, wagering, or prize competition; make claims regarding career advancement, income, or professional qualification; or collect data for advertising or marketing purposes unrelated to the platform itself.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for general audiences including families. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Where changes are material, we will note the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related enquiry or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Post: 65 Broomfield Pl, Coventry CV5 6JF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 079 7608 6793