Last updated: February 2026

PopQuest (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website www.popquest.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: [email protected]

1. Who We Are

PopQuest is a UK-based digital entertainment platform providing daily quizzes, pop culture content, user accounts, and a points-based Celebrity Stock Exchange feature.

2. What Data We Collect

Account Information

• Username
• Email address
• Password (securely encrypted)
• Profile information (if provided)

Usage Data

• Quiz participation and results
• Points earned and spent
• Celebrity Stock Exchange holdings
• Comments and reactions
• Leaderboard activity

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Cookies and tracking identifiers

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: To provide your account, quizzes, points system, and related features.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve platform performance, prevent fraud, and ensure fair gameplay.
• Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
• Legal Obligation: Where required by law.

4. Points & Celebrity Stock Exchange Data

PopQuest operates a virtual, points-based system. All holdings, balances, and transactions are virtual and have no real-world monetary value. We store transaction history to ensure platform integrity and prevent abuse.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted service providers for:

• Website hosting
• Analytics services
• Email delivery
• Security monitoring

All processors operate under data processing agreements compliant with UK GDPR.

6. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.

7. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion at any time by emailing us.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

9. Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting environments, and access controls.

10. Children

PopQuest is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.