HostTheMost

Effective Date: March 30, 2026

Overview

HostTheMost ("we", "our", "us") provides quizzes, games, and user-based features across hostthemost.com and its subdomains. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and how we protect it. Please read this policy carefully. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@hostthemost.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Google Account information (name, email address, profile image) provided at sign-in
• Quiz progress, scores, answers, and preferences saved to your account
• Any contact information or messages submitted through support or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
• Device and browser information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
• IP address and approximate geographic location derived from it
• Server log data, including pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps
• Usage analytics such as time on page, click events, and feature interactions, collected via tools such as Google Analytics or similar services

Information From Google Identity Services

When you sign in with Google, we receive your Google user ID, display name, email address, and profile image via OAuth 2.0. We do not receive your Google password or payment information. Google's handling of your data during sign-in is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Authenticate you and maintain your session securely across HostTheMost subdomains
• Display your name and profile image in the interface
• Save and restore your quiz progress, scores, and preferences
• Personalize your experience based on activity history
• Monitor and improve platform performance, reliability, and security
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Respond to support requests and user inquiries
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

For users in jurisdictions where a legal basis for processing is required (such as the EU/EEA under GDPR), we process your data on the basis of: (a) performance of our service agreement with you; (b) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the platform; and (c) your consent where explicitly provided (e.g., optional analytics).

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors to operate the platform, including hosting providers, authentication services (Google), and analytics tools. These providers are contractually required to handle your data only as directed by us and in accordance with this policy.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or to respond to a lawful request from governmental authorities, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety.
• Business transfers: If HostTheMost is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the site before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for authentication and session management (e.g., keeping you signed in across subdomains). These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how users interact with the site (e.g., pages visited, time on site). These are optional.
• Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and personalization choices.

You can control or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings or via any cookie consent tool we provide. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to sign in or use certain features.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If your account has been inactive for 24 months, we may delete or anonymize your data after providing advance notice to the email address on file.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Your Rights below). Upon a valid deletion request, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, audit, or fraud-prevention purposes. Residual copies may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days before being purged.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, secure HttpOnly cookies scoped to .hostthemost.com, and access controls limiting who can access personal data internally. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all threats. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

HostTheMost is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@hostthemost.com. We will delete such information promptly upon verification.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use HostTheMost only with parental or guardian consent, as outlined in our Terms of Service.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@hostthemost.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request.

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Data portability: Request an export of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Opt out of analytics: Opt out of non-essential analytics data collection at any time via your browser settings or cookie preferences.
• Withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent as a legal basis, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Third-Party Links

HostTheMost may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will provide at least 14 days' notice by updating the Effective Date on this page and, where reasonably practicable, notifying you by email. Your continued use of HostTheMost after changes take effect constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
privacy@hostthemost.com