Privacy Policy
AppQuesta
Effective Date: February 1, 2026

AppQuesta ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at appquesta.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we collect responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, collectively "CCPA/CPRA") and other relevant U.S. state privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we collect it, how we use and share it, your rights regarding your personal information, and how to contact us. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Form: When you submit our Contact form, we collect your first name, last name, address, email address, and any message you provide`. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry or report.
  • User Registration and Accounts (optional): If you choose to register for an account, we collect information such as your email address, username, and any other details you provide during registration. This enables features like personalized search recall and participation in search-based rankings (e.g., leaderboards for users who unlock the most results).
  • Search History: For registered users, we store your search queries and related activity tied to your account. This is used solely to provide search recall (e.g., viewing past searches) and to support ranking features (e.g., recognizing users who perform certain searches and unlock results).

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Server Logs: When you visit the Website, our servers automatically log certain information, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, user-agent string, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, time and date of access, and other standard web server log data.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use session cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality (e.g., maintaining your session during browsing or registration). These help the site remember your actions within a single session.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses (anonymized where configured), device information, browser characteristics, and usage data via cookies and similar technologies. For more information on how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for security and performance. Cloudflare may process IP addresses, request metadata, and other traffic data for security, caching, and optimization purposes.
  • YouTube Embeds: Certain pages may embed YouTube videos. YouTube (owned by Google LLC) may collect data such as IP address, browser information, and viewing activity when you interact with embedded content. See YouTube's privacy policy for details.

We do not currently collect financial information (no payment processors are in use), serve ads, or maintain email marketing lists beyond local storage for future use.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its features (e.g., search functionality, rankings, and user accounts).
  • To respond to inquiries submitted via the Contact form.
  • To provide personalized experiences for registered users, such as search history recall and ranking participation.
  • To analyze Website usage and performance via Google Analytics and server logs.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, or abuse.
  • For internal administrative purposes and to comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. We may share information in limited circumstances:

  • With service providers (e.g., Google for Analytics, Cloudflare for infrastructure, YouTube for embeds) who process data on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect privacy.
  • To comply with legal requirements, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, or property.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice where required).

In the future, we may make certain aggregated or anonymized data available to developers (e.g., trends in app searches), but no personal information will be sold or shared in identifiable form without appropriate safeguards and notice.

4. Your Privacy Rights (Including CCPA/CPRA Rights for California Residents)

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
  • The right to access or delete your personal information.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • The right to limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable).
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, submit a request via our Contact form. We will verify your identity where required and respond within the timeframes set by applicable law (e.g., 45 days under CCPA/CPRA, extendable if necessary). You may authorize an agent to submit requests on your behalf.

For Google Analytics-related data, you can opt out via Google's tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on) or manage cookie preferences in your browser.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for a limited period (e.g., months to years, depending on the provider). Search history and account data are retained while your account is active or as needed for the features provided.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, privacy rights requests, or to report issues, please use our Contact form on the Website.

AppQuesta is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC, Google Play, or Android.