Privacy and Cookie Policy – Quezmo
Last updated: February 7, 2026
At Quezmo we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have as a user, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Spanish Organic Law on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).
Table of Contents
- Data Controller
- Data we collect
- Purpose of processing
- Legal basis
- Data recipients
- Retention period
- User rights
- Data security
- Content Moderation and Control
- Minors
- Cookies
- Profiling and automated decision-making
- Service and Feature Modifications
- Modifications to this Policy
- Contact and Data Protection Officer
1. Data Controller
Trading name: Quezmo
Owner: Albert Pérez Monfort
Tax ID: 39180247T
Address: Terrassa
Contact email: info@quezmo.com
2. Data we collect
a) Data provided by the user
- Registration data: Name, surname, email and password (encrypted).
- Profile data: User role (student, teacher, administrator).
- Generated content: Created quizzes, questions, quiz answers.
- Payment data: Billing and subscription information (processed by Stripe, we do not store card data).
b) Data generated by service usage
- Technical data: Session identifier, IP address, device and browser type, operating system.
- Activity data: Access dates and times, features used, error logs.
- Performance data: Quiz results, scores, response time.
- Gymkhana data: GPS coordinates when you participate in gymkhanas (only during the activity and with your explicit consent).
c) Data obtained from third parties
- AI generation: When you use the question generation feature, content processed by AI providers (Gemini, Groq) follows their respective privacy policies.
d) Data for advertising (Basic users only)
⚠️ FEATURE NOT CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED
This feature is planned for future implementation. Currently, Quezmo does NOT use advertising or collect data for advertising purposes. When implemented, we will notify users at least 30 days in advance and request the necessary explicit consent.
Users of the Basic (free) plan will see advertising within the application.
To show relevant ads, we may collect and process:
Advertising profile data:
- User role (student, teacher)
- Preferred language
- General educational interests (based on app usage)
- Topics of quizzes completed or created
Ad interaction data:
- Ads viewed
- Ad clicks
- Viewing time
- Viewing frequency
Technical data for advertising:
- Device advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android)
- Device type and operating system
- Screen resolution
- Network information (not exact IP)
Advertising provider:
We use Google AdMob (Google LLC) to manage and display ads. AdMob may use its own cookies and tracking technologies according to its privacy policy.
Important:
- We DO NOT share personally identifiable data (name, email, etc.) with advertisers
- Advertisers receive only aggregated and anonymized data
- We DO NOT use minors' data for personalized advertising (COPPA compliance and child protection regulations)
- Gymkhana geolocation data is NEVER used for advertising
Advertising control:
- You can limit ad tracking from your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- You can remove advertising by subscribing to a Pro plan
- More information about AdMob: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Legal basis:
Processing of data for advertising is based on your explicit consent (art. 6.1.a GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time from the app settings.
e) Data obtained through cookies
See the Cookies section below.
3. Purpose of processing
We use data for:
3.1 Main purposes (necessary for the service - legal basis: contract execution)
These purposes are essential to provide the service. If you do not accept processing for these purposes, you will not be able to use Quezmo:
- Account management: Create, maintain and manage your user account
- Authentication and security: Verify your identity and protect your account
- Platform features:
- Allow creation, editing and management of quizzes
- Process responses and calculate scores
- Display results and statistics
- Manage gymkhanas with geolocation (with separate consent)
- Subscriptions and payments: Manage subscriptions, process payments and issue invoices
- Technical support: Provide technical support and resolve incidents
- Essential communications: Send mandatory communications about the service:
- Changes to Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy
- Scheduled maintenance or service interruptions
- Security alerts or incidents on your account
- Payment confirmations and invoices
- Quiz expiration notifications
- Responses to your support requests
3.2 Purposes based on legitimate interest
These purposes are justified by our legitimate interest in improving the service and ensuring its security:
- Service improvement: Analyze how Quezmo is used to detect problems and implement improvements
- Statistical analysis: Generate anonymized usage statistics (number of users, most popular quizzes, average time, etc.)
- Security and fraud prevention:
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or inappropriate uses
- Prevent cyber attacks and malicious activities
- Identify and block infringing accounts
- Monitor suspicious activities
- Content moderation: Review and remove content that violates usage rules
- Legal defense: Retain data necessary to defend ourselves against claims or disputes
- Technical optimization: Improve platform performance, speed and stability
Right to object: You can object to these processing activities at any time (except when necessary to comply with legal obligations or defend ourselves legally).
3.3 Purposes based on legal obligations
We process data when the law requires us to:
- Tax and accounting obligations: Retain invoices, payment data and other documents for legal periods (minimum 6 years)
- Court orders: Provide data when legally required (court orders, police requests)
- Child protection: Comply with child data protection regulations
- Security breach notification: Report security breaches to AEPD when required
3.4 Optional purposes (require your explicit consent)
We only process data for these purposes if you give us your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time:
- Geolocation in gymkhanas: Record your GPS location during gymkhanas (only when you actively participate)
- Promotional communications: Send you information about:
- New Quezmo features or improvements
- News and usage tips
- Satisfaction surveys
- Events or contests (if applicable)
- Personalized advertising (Basic plan only): Display relevant ads based on your educational interests
- Non-essential cookies: Use analytical, functional or advertising cookies (see Cookies section)
- Detailed analytics: Advanced analysis of behavior within the app to optimize user experience
Consent management:
You can manage your consents at any time from:
- Settings > Privacy within the app
- Contacting us at info@quezmo.com
Effects of withdrawing consent:
- Withdrawal does NOT affect the legality of processing prior to consent
- Some features may no longer be available (e.g., gymkhanas without geolocation)
- Promotional communications will cease immediately
3.5 Purposes we do NOT carry out
For transparency, we DO NOT use your data to:
- Sell or transfer personal data to third parties for commercial purposes
- Create discriminatory profiles or that may harm you
- Make automated decisions with significant legal effects without human intervention
- Continuous geolocation or tracking outside gymkhanas
- Send spam or unsolicited communications (beyond essential service communications)
4. Legal basis
Processing of your data is based on:
- Contract execution: Use of the application, account creation and subscription management (art. 6.1.b GDPR).
- Explicit consent: Geolocation in gymkhanas, non-essential cookies, optional communications (art. 6.1.a GDPR).
- Legitimate interest: Service improvement, technical security, fraud prevention (art. 6.1.f GDPR).
- Legal obligation: Retention of tax and accounting data (art. 6.1.c GDPR).
- Explicit consent: Personalized advertising for Basic users (art. 6.1.a GDPR).
5. Data recipients
Data is not sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.
It may be communicated to:
5.1 Service providers (data processors)
These providers act under our supervision and only process data according to our instructions. All have contracts that guarantee confidentiality and security:
Infrastructure and hosting:
- Hetzner Online GmbH (Germany, EU)
- Server and database hosting
- Backup storage
- Location: Data centers in Germany
- Data processed: All application data
- Guarantees: GDPR compliance (European provider)
Payment processing:
- Stripe, Inc. (USA, with operations in Europe)
- Secure payment and subscription processing
- Billing data storage
- Data processed: Payment information, cards (tokenized), billing
- Guarantees: PCI-DSS Level 1 certified, EU standard contractual clauses
- Important: Stripe maintains card data; Quezmo NEVER stores it
- Privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Email sending:
- Resend (USA)
- Sending transactional emails (confirmations, notifications, support)
- Data processed: Email, name, content of sent emails
- Guarantees: EU standard contractual clauses
- We do NOT use email for unsolicited advertising
Artificial intelligence (question generation):
- Google LLC - Gemini API (USA, with global servers)
- AI question generation
- Data processed: Text entered by user to generate questions (topics, contexts)
- Guarantees: Google privacy policy, possible standard contractual clauses
- Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Important: Google may use API usage data to improve its services according to its policy
- Groq, Inc. (USA)
- AI question generation (secondary provider)
- Data processed: Text entered by user to generate questions
- Guarantees: Groq privacy policy
- Policy: https://groq.com/privacy-policy/
Note about AI: Content you enter to generate questions with AI may be processed by providers according to their policies. DO NOT enter sensitive personal data in AI requests.
Advertising (Basic users only):
- Google LLC - AdMob (USA, with global servers)
- Management and display of ads within the app
- Data processed: Advertising identifier, ad interaction data, general preferences
- Guarantees: Google privacy policy
- Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Control: You can limit tracking from your device settings
5.2 Competent authorities
Only when legally required:
- Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD): Security breach notification when required
- Tax Agency: Tax and billing data (legal obligation to retain for 6 years)
- Law enforcement: Only in case of valid court or police request
- Courts and tribunals: In case of legal proceedings
In these cases:
- We will verify the legitimacy of the request
- We will only provide strictly necessary data
- We will inform you unless the law prohibits us
5.3 International data transfers
Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), especially USA. In these cases, we apply adequate safeguards:
Protection mechanisms used:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions: Some countries have EU adequacy recognition
- Additional security measures: Encryption, pseudonymization, access limitation
Main international transfers:
- USA: Stripe, Resend, Google (Gemini, AdMob), Groq
- Guarantees: Standard contractual clauses, provider privacy commitments
- Possible server locations: USA, Europe (depending on provider)
Right to information: You can request more information about specific guarantees applied to each international transfer by contacting us at info@quezmo.com.
5.4 We do not share data with
For transparency, we DO NOT share your data with:
- Data analysis companies for resale
- Data brokers or intermediaries
- Advertising agencies (beyond AdMob for Basic users with consent)
- Other educational apps or competitors
- Social networks (unless you do so yourself)
- Direct marketing companies
5.5 Security in communication with third parties
When we communicate data to service providers:
- We use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- We apply minimization principle: only strictly necessary data
- We periodically review data processing agreements
- We will audit compliance with security measures when possible
6. Retention period
We retain your personal data only for the time necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, complying with GDPR retention limitation principles.
6.1 Active account
While your account is active and you use the service:
- We retain all data necessary to provide you with the service
- Data is kept updated according to your modifications
- There is no time limit while you continue using Quezmo
6.2 Inactive account
After 2 years of total inactivity (without logging in or using the service):
- We will send you an email notice 60 days before deleting the account
- We will offer you the possibility to export your data
- If you do not respond or access the account, we proceed with deletion
- You can reactivate the account by accessing before deletion
Exception: Accounts with active paid subscriptions are NOT considered inactive.
6.3 Account deletion (at your request)
When you request to delete your account:
Immediate deletion (maximum 30 days):
- Profile data (name, surname, email)
- Passwords and authentication tokens
- Personal preferences and settings
- Gymkhana geolocation data
- Active sessions (immediate closure)
Temporary retention (90 additional days):
- Partial responses from expired instances: Retained for technical recovery and backups
- Backups: Data may remain in automatic backups for up to 90 days
- After this period, they are automatically permanently deleted
Mandatory retention by law:
- Tax and billing data: Retained for 6 years (legal accounting and tax obligation)
- Issued invoices
- Payment and subscription data
- Transaction history
- Legal basis: Article 30 of the Commercial Code and tax legislation
Retention for legal defense:
- Data necessary to defend ourselves against possible legal claims
- Retained until applicable legal actions prescribe:
- Civil claims: up to 5 years
- Administrative claims: according to specific regulations
- Only if there is an open litigation, threat of claim or justified need
- We do not retain data indefinitely "just in case"
6.4 Expired quiz instances
Started but not completed quizzes:
When a quiz automatically expires due to inactivity (30 days without completion):
- Partial responses are retained for 90 additional days
- Purposes of temporary retention:
- Enable technical recovery in case of system error
- Maintain backups
- Comply with possible technical support requirements
- After 90 days: Automatic permanent deletion
- Not accessible by user once expired
6.5 Anonymized data
Fully anonymized data (without any possibility of re-identification):
- We can retain them indefinitely for statistical purposes
- Examples: Total number of users per month, most popular quizzes (without identifying authors), average response time
- Not personal data according to GDPR, therefore not subject to rights of access, rectification or deletion
6.6 Moderation and incident logs
Moderated or deleted content:
- Incident log: maximum 90 days (for affected user claims)
- Temporarily retained deleted content: maximum 90 days (for internal investigations or legal requirements)
- After 90 days: permanent deletion
Security incidents:
- Security incident logs: 5 years (GDPR article 33 obligation)
- Only data necessary to document the incident and measures adopted
6.7 Logs and technical records
Activity and security logs:
- Server logs (access, errors): maximum 12 months
- Authentication and session logs: maximum 6 months
- Security logs (fraudulent access attempts): maximum 24 months
- Purpose: Security, technical debugging, fraud prevention
6.8 Communications and support
Emails and communications:
- Technical support communications: maximum 2 years from incident resolution
- Sent transactional emails: maximum 1 year
- Newsletters and promotional communications: while you do not withdraw consent
6.9 Minor data
Special protection:
- When deleting a minor's account, data is deleted with maximum priority (maximum 7 days)
- We do not apply retention periods for legal defense in minor accounts without very specific justified cause
6.10 Retention period summary table
| Data type |
Retention period |
| Profile data (active account) |
While account is active |
| Inactive account |
2 years + 60 days notice |
| Profile data (after deleting account) |
Maximum 30 days |
| Tax and billing data |
6 years (legal obligation) |
| Expired quiz instances |
90 days |
| Gymkhana geolocation |
90 days after completion |
| Backups |
Maximum 90 days |
| Security logs |
12-24 months |
| Moderated content |
90 days |
| Support communications |
2 years |
| Data for legal defense |
Until actions prescribe (max. 5 years) |
| Anonymized data |
Indefinitely |
6.11 Deletion certification
If you request it, we can provide you with a deletion certification of your personal data once the mandatory retention period has elapsed.
7. User rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Obtain information about the data we process about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (right to be forgotten): Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction of processing: Restrict certain data uses.
- Portability: Receive your data in structured format and transmit it to another controller.
- Objection: Object to certain processing based on legitimate interest.
- Consent withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
- Not to be subject to automated decisions: Right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.
How to exercise your rights:
Send an email to: info@quezmo.com with subject "Rights exercise - Quezmo" indicating:
- Your full name
- The right you want to exercise
- Copy of ID or identification document
We will respond within a maximum of 30 days.
Claims:
If you consider that your rights have not been adequately addressed, you can file a claim with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD): www.aepd.es
8. Data security
8.1 Implemented Technical Measures
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction or alteration:
Communication security:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption in all communications between your device and our servers
- Updated and valid SSL/TLS certificates
- Passwords encrypted with bcrypt (secure hash algorithm)
- Authentication tokens with expiration and automatic renewal
Access control:
- Mandatory authentication to access the application
- Role-based permission management (admin, teacher, student)
- Sessions with expiration time
- Automatic closure of inactive sessions
- Protection against unauthorized access with login attempt limitation
Server protection:
- Firewall configured to allow only authorized traffic
- Intrusion detection and prevention system
- Regular security updates of operating system and software
- Continuous monitoring of suspicious activities
- Basic DDoS attack protection
Backups:
- Automatic daily database backups
- Encrypted stored copies
- Planned disaster recovery
- Periodic restoration tests
Secure development:
- Protection against SQL injection
- CSRF protection (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
- Validation and sanitization of all user inputs
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
8.2 Organizational Measures
Limited internal access:
- Only authorized personnel have access to data
- Need-based access (principle of least privilege)
- Access logs and administrative activity auditing
Training and protocols:
- Staff trained in data protection and security
- Security incident response protocols
- Confidentiality agreements with collaborators
8.3 Limitations and Shared Responsibility
Recognition of limitations:
Although we apply robust security measures, no system is completely invulnerable. We cannot guarantee absolute security against:
- Sophisticated cyber attacks or zero-day vulnerabilities
- Third-party compromises (external service providers)
- Human errors or incorrect configurations
- Malicious actions by users with valid credentials
User responsibility:
The security of your data also depends on you:
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Do not share your credentials with anyone
- Use strong and unique passwords
- Log out when you finish, especially on shared devices
- Keep your device and applications updated
- Do not access Quezmo from public WiFi networks without protection
8.4 Security Breach Notification
In case of security breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will act according to GDPR:
Notification to authority:
- We will report the breach to the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) within a maximum of 72 hours from knowledge of the breach
User notification:
- If the breach poses a high risk to you, we will inform you without undue delay
- We will explain the nature of the breach, affected data and measures adopted
- We will indicate measures you can take to protect yourself
Incident log:
- We document all security breaches, including those not requiring notification
- We analyze each incident to improve security measures
8.5 Recommendations for Educational Centers
If you are an educational center managing student accounts:
- Implement secure password policies for teachers
- Train staff in security best practices
- Supervise student activity to detect inappropriate uses
- Periodically review permissions and access
9. Content Moderation and Control
User-generated content
As an educational platform, Quezmo allows teachers to create quizzes, questions and other content. We reserve the right to review, moderate and remove content that:
- Is illegal or infringes third-party rights.
- Infringes intellectual property rights (copyright, trademarks, patents).
- Constitutes plagiarism or unauthorized copying of third-party content.
- Contains sexual, pornographic or inappropriate material for minors.
- Promotes violence, hate, discrimination or harassment.
- Is offensive, defamatory or threatening.
- Incites illegal or dangerous activities.
- Has no educational purpose and constitutes inappropriate use of the platform.
Data processing in case of moderation
When we review or remove inappropriate content:
- We log the action: We keep a record of the incident (date, content type, involved user).
- Pattern analysis: We may analyze deleted content to improve automatic detection systems.
- Temporary retention: Deleted content may be temporarily retained (maximum 90 days) to:
- Allow claims by affected user.
- Internal investigations or legal requirements.
- Improvement of detection algorithms.
Data processing in intellectual property infringement claims
When we receive an intellectual property infringement claim:
- Claimant data: We keep contact data and documentation provided by claimant.
- Infringing user data: We process data necessary to identify content author and notify them.
- Retention: Claim data is retained for 3 years for possible legal actions.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest in intellectual property rights protection and legal obligation compliance.
Account suspension or deletion
In serious or repeat cases:
- We may temporarily suspend or permanently delete user accounts.
- Personal data is deleted according to established retention period.
- Incident logs are kept to prevent new fraudulent registrations.
User reports
We provide users with mechanisms to report inappropriate content:
- Data collected in reports: Reported content, reporting user (optional), date and reason.
- Report processing: Reports are reviewed within a maximum of 48-72 hours.
- Confidentiality: Reports are treated confidentially.
Legal basis
Content moderation is based on:
- Legitimate interest: Ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for the educational community (art. 6.1.f GDPR).
- Legal compliance: Legal obligations to prevent illegal content (art. 6.1.c GDPR).
- Contract execution: Terms and Conditions establish acceptable use rules (art. 6.1.b GDPR).
User rights
If your content has been deleted or your account suspended:
- You have the right to request information about the reasons.
- You can file a claim if you consider the action was unjustified.
- Contact us at info@quezmo.com with subject "Moderation claim".
10. Minors
Child protection is a priority for Quezmo. We apply specific measures to ensure appropriate processing of minor data.
10.1 Minimum age and parental consent
Minors under 14:
- Require explicit parental consent or legal guardian to register
- The father/mother/guardian must authorize registration and accept the Terms and Privacy Policy on behalf of the minor
- Consent must be obtained verifiably
Minors between 14 and 18:
- Can register themselves according to Spanish legislation (LOPDGDD)
- We recommend that parents/guardians be informed and supervise usage
Over 18:
- Do not require parental consent
10.2 Age verification
Procedures applied:
- We request date of birth during registration
- If user declares being under 14, parental consent is requested before completing registration
- We do not implement exhaustive age verification (we do not request ID or identification documents)
Limitations:
We recognize that minors may provide false age. If we detect a minor under 14 has registered without consent:
- We will immediately suspend the account
- We will contact the provided email address to request parental consent
- If consent is not obtained within 15 days, we will delete the account and data
10.3 Accounts managed by educational centers
Center management model:
When an educational center (school, high school, academy) manages minor student accounts:
Center responsibilities:
- The center acts as data controller for student data
- Must obtain parental consents according to applicable educational regulations
- Must inform parents/guardians about Quezmo usage
- Provides parents/guardians with a copy of Terms and Privacy Policy
- Manages rights exercise requests from minors or their parents/guardians
Quezmo role:
- We act as data processor on behalf of the educational center
- We provide necessary technical tools
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect minor data
- We process data according to center instructions and applicable regulations
- We are NOT responsible for obtaining parental consents (center responsibility)
Data Processing Agreement:
Educational centers wishing to use Quezmo to manage minor student accounts must formalize a Data Processing Agreement establishing data processing conditions.
Contact info@quezmo.com to formalize the agreement before starting.
10.4 Minor data processing
Data we collect from minors:
Same as adult users, but with additional protections:
- Name, surname, email (or parent/guardian email for under 14)
- Educational quiz responses
- Scores and results
- Geolocation data (gymkhanas only, with additional explicit consent)
Data we DO NOT collect from minors:
- Sensitive data (health, ethnic origin, religion, etc.)
- Personal photographs or images of the minor
- Financial data (minors cannot contract paid subscriptions)
Specific protections:
- We DO NOT use minor data for personalized advertising (COPPA compliance and child protection regulations)
- We do NOT profile minors for commercial purposes
- We DO NOT share minor data with third parties beyond strictly necessary for educational service
- Minor geolocation data has reduced retention (maximum 30 days)
10.5 Minor and parent/guardian rights
Parents/guardians have the right to:
- Access minor's data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion of minor's account and data
- Object to certain processing
- Limit processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Minors (14-18 years) can exercise their own rights, but we recommend that parents/guardians be informed.
How to exercise rights:
Send an email to info@quezmo.com with subject "Minor rights - Quezmo" including:
- Minor's name
- Relationship to minor (father/mother/legal guardian)
- Right to be exercised
- Copy of parent/guardian identification document and family book or document proving relationship
We will respond within a maximum of 30 days (priority for minor requests: 15 days).
10.6 Parental responsibility and supervision
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to:
- Supervise minors' use of Quezmo
- Review content they access
- Ensure they use the application safely and responsibly
- Properly configure privacy of devices used by minors
- Teach minors good digital and privacy practices
Quezmo provides educational tools, but does NOT replace parental supervision.
10.7 Detection and deletion of minor accounts without consent
If we detect a minor under 14 has registered without consent:
- Immediate account suspension until consent verification
- Contact provided email address to request parental consent
- If consent not obtained within 15 days: account and data deletion
- Data is deleted with maximum priority (maximum 7 days)
Parents/guardians can request deletion of a minor's account at any time, without need for justification.
10.8 Notification to parents/guardians
When the educational center manages minor accounts, it is the center's responsibility to adequately inform parents/guardians about:
- Use of Quezmo for educational purposes
- Data to be processed
- Rights they can exercise
- How to contact the center and Quezmo for privacy matters
10.9 Training and awareness
We recommend to educational centers:
- Train teachers in minor data protection
- Establish clear protocols for Quezmo use with students
- Regularly inform parents/guardians about digital activities
- Educate students on responsible technology use
10.10 International regulatory compliance
In addition to GDPR and LOPDGDD, we take into account:
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, USA): We do not collect data from minors under 13 without verifiable parental consent
- Local educational regulations: We respect specific minor protection regulations in educational environments
11. Cookies
Quezmo uses cookies to ensure correct service operation and improve user experience.
11.1 What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit the platform. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.
Similar technologies:
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Local browser storage
- Session Storage: Temporary session storage
- Device identifiers: In mobile apps (IDFA, AAID)
In this section, when we say "cookies" we refer to all these technologies.
11.2 Types of cookies we use
11.2.1 Strictly necessary cookies (DO NOT require consent)
They are essential for basic Quezmo operation. They cannot be disabled because without them the service would not work:
| Cookie name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Owner |
session_id |
Maintain user session logged in |
Session (until closing browser) |
Quezmo |
auth_token |
Verify authenticated user identity |
7 days |
Quezmo |
csrf_token |
Protection against CSRF attacks |
Session |
Quezmo |
cookie_consent |
Remember your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Quezmo |
Legal basis: These cookies are exempt from consent according to article 22.2 of LSSI (Information Society Services Law).
11.2.2 Functionality cookies (require consent)
They improve experience by remembering your preferences:
| Cookie name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Owner |
user_language |
Remember selected language |
1 year |
Quezmo |
ui_preferences |
Display settings (theme, text size, etc.) |
1 year |
Quezmo |
quiz_draft_* |
Save quizzes being edited |
30 days |
Quezmo |
Effect of not accepting them: You will have to reconfigure preferences each time you access.
11.2.3 Analytical cookies
⚠️ FEATURE NOT CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED
Currently, Quezmo does NOT use Google Analytics or third-party analytical cookies. This feature is planned to improve the service in the future. When implemented, your explicit consent will be requested.
They help us understand how the application is used to improve it:
| Cookie name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Owner |
_ga |
Distinguish unique users (Google Analytics) |
2 years |
Google |
_gid |
Distinguish unique users (Google Analytics) |
24 hours |
Google |
_gat |
Limit request rate |
1 minute |
Google |
analytics_session |
Aggregate session tracking |
Session |
Quezmo |
Data collected:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Most used features
- Device type, browser, operating system
- Traffic origin (how you arrived at Quezmo)
- Anonymized IP (last digits removed)
We DO NOT collect:
- Names or emails
- Quiz or response content
- Personally identifiable data
Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Effect of not accepting them: Does not affect functionality, but makes it difficult for us to improve the service.
11.2.4 Advertising cookies (Basic users only, require consent)
⚠️ FEATURE NOT CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED
Currently, Quezmo does NOT display advertising to Basic plan users. This feature is planned for the future as a financing model for the free plan. When implemented, your explicit consent will be requested and you can manage it from app settings.
They show relevant ads to free plan users:
| Cookie name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Owner |
_gcl_au |
Store and track conversions |
3 months |
Google |
IDE |
Show personalized ads |
1 year |
Google (DoubleClick) |
test_cookie |
Verify if browser accepts cookies |
15 minutes |
Google |
| Various AdMob cookies |
Advertising targeting |
Variable |
Google AdMob |
Data collected:
- Device advertising identifier (IDFA/AAID)
- Ad interactions
- Inferred advertising preferences
We DO NOT use for advertising:
- Minor data
- Gymkhana geolocation data
- Quiz or response content
Provider: Google AdMob (Google LLC)
Effect of not accepting them: You will continue seeing ads, but not personalized (generic ads).
How to completely remove advertising: Subscribe to a Pro plan.
11.3 Cookie management and configuration
11.3.1 Cookie configuration panel (within Quezmo)
On first access to Quezmo, a cookie configuration panel is shown where you can:
- Accept all: Activate all cookies (functionality, analytics, advertising)
- Reject non-essential: Only activate strictly necessary cookies
- Configure: Choose individually which categories you accept
You can change your preferences at any time at:
- Settings > Privacy > Cookie management within the app
11.3.2 Configuration from browser
You can manage or delete cookies directly from your browser:
Google Chrome:
- Menu (3 dots) > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- You can block all cookies, only third-party ones, or delete them
- More information: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox:
- Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data
- You can manage exceptions and delete cookies
- More information: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
Safari (macOS):
- Preferences > Privacy > Manage website data
- You can delete individual or all cookies
- More information: https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
- More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Safari (iOS):
- Settings > Safari > Block cookies
- Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website data > Remove all data
Chrome/Firefox (Android):
- App settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
11.3.3 Limit advertising tracking (mobile devices)
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
- Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (disable)
Android:
- Settings > Google > Ads
- Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
- You can reset advertising identifier
11.4 Effects of disabling cookies
If you disable all cookies (including necessary ones):
- You will NOT be able to use Quezmo (you will not be able to log in)
- It's like trying to enter home without keys
If you disable only non-essential cookies:
- Quezmo will work correctly
- You will have to reconfigure preferences each time
- You will not contribute to usage statistics (anonymous)
- You will see generic ads (Basic users) instead of personalized
11.5 Cookie duration and expiration
Cookies have different durations:
Session cookies:
- Automatically deleted when closing browser or app
- Example:
csrf_token, analytics_session
Persistent cookies:
- Remain on device until they expire or you manually delete them
- Maximum duration: 2 years (according to European regulations)
- Examples:
auth_token (7 days), user_language (1 year), _ga (2 years)
11.6 Update of this section
This cookie section may be updated if:
- We add new features requiring cookies
- We change service providers (analytics, advertising)
- Applicable regulations change
We will notify significant changes through the cookie panel and this updated Policy.
11.7 Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (service providers we use):
Third parties that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics
- Google AdMob: Advertising (Basic users only)
- Stripe: Payment processing (only during payment process)
Important: These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. Quezmo does NOT control third-party cookies.
11.8 More information about cookies
External resources:
Contact:
If you have any questions about the cookies we use, contact us at: info@quezmo.com with subject "Cookie inquiry".
12. Profiling and automated decision-making
Quezmo does NOT perform automated decisions with legal or similar effects on users based solely on automated processing.
AI features (question generation) are assistance tools requiring human review and validation. Teachers maintain full control over generated content and are responsible for its validation before using it with students.
13. Service and Feature Modifications
Right to modify service
Quezmo reserves the right to:
- Modify features: Add, modify or remove application features.
- Update platform: Implement technical improvements, design changes or new modules.
- Change subscription conditions: Modify plans, prices or usage quotas with adequate notice.
- Temporarily suspend service: For maintenance, updates or technical problem resolution.
- Discontinue features: Remove features that are no longer viable or appropriate.
Notification of significant changes
For modifications that substantially affect service use:
- Minimum 30 days notice for paid subscription changes.
- Minimum 15 days notice for removal of main features.
- Immediate notification within app for minor changes or improvements.
Notifications will be made through:
- Email to registered address.
- Prominent notice within app.
- Publication on website (if applicable).
Data processing in case of modifications
When features affecting data processing are modified:
- Update of this Policy: Changes in data processing will be reflected.
- New consent: If new consents are required, they will be explicitly requested.
- Data migration: Existing data will be adapted to new systems maintaining security and integrity.
- Data deletion: If a feature is removed, associated data will be processed according to established retention periods.
User cancellation right
If you do not agree with modifications:
- You can cancel your subscription without penalty.
- You can delete your account before changes take effect.
- Annual subscriptions will maintain contracted conditions until renewal.
Legal basis
Service modifications are based on:
- Legitimate interest: Continuous service improvement and technological adaptation (art. 6.1.f GDPR).
- Contract execution: Terms and Conditions allow these modifications (art. 6.1.b GDPR).
14. Modifications to this Policy
This Policy may be updated for:
- Changes in applicable legislation.
- New service features.
- Privacy practice improvements.
- Incorporation of new service providers.
- Changes in data processing performed.
Notification of modifications
Any significant change will be communicated through:
- Prominent notification within app.
- Email to registered address.
- Publication on this page with update date.
Acceptance of modifications
Continued use of service after publication of changes implies acceptance of updated Policy. If you do not agree with modifications, you can delete your account before they take effect.
For any privacy and data protection questions:
Email: info@quezmo.com
Subject: "Privacy - Quezmo"
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Quezmo is not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer according to article 37 of GDPR, as:
- We are not a public authority or body
- Data processing does not require large-scale regular and systematic monitoring
- We do not process special categories of data on a large scale
For any privacy and data protection queries, contact directly at info@quezmo.com.
Response time
We will respond to your queries within a maximum of 30 days from receipt of request.
Related documents:
- Terms and Conditions of Use
Last updated: February 7, 2026
Version: 1.0
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