Privacy Policy

1. About ChamberWise

ChamberWise is a UK politics learning and fantasy-style game. Users can learn about Parliament, follow MPs, play quizzes and minigames, build fantasy-style cabinets or squads, earn XP, join leaderboards and compete in leagues.

We use personal data to provide these features, keep accounts secure, improve the product and understand how people engage with UK politics.

2. The personal data we collect

We may collect and use the following types of personal data.

Account data

• email address
• user ID
• username
• display name
• avatar or profile image
• login/session information
• account creation date
• authentication provider details

Profile and location-related data

• country or nation
• constituency
• postcode, where provided
• full name, where provided

We use this to support features such as constituency leaderboards, local MP information, personalised political context and account functionality.

Gameplay data

• cabinet or squad selections
• captain choices
• transfers or changes
• scores and rankings
• XP totals
• streaks
• private league memberships
• public and private leaderboard entries
• fantasy cabinet performance
• minigame attempts, answers, results and XP earned

Learning and quiz data

• lessons started or completed
• unit progress
• quiz answers
• learning streaks
• XP earned from learning activity

Usage and analytics data

• pages visited
• features used
• buttons clicked
• session information
• device and browser information
• approximate location from technical data
• referral source
• error and diagnostic information

We may use analytics tools such as PostHog to understand how users interact with ChamberWise and improve the product.

Communications data

• your name
• email address
• message content
• support history
• any information you choose to provide

Payment data

If we introduce paid or premium features, payment processing may be handled by a third-party payment provider. We do not intend to store full card details ourselves. Payment providers may process payment details, billing information and subscription status.

3. How we collect personal data

We collect personal data when:

• you create an account
• you sign in or use the app
• you update your profile
• you play games or complete learning activities
• you join leagues or leaderboards
• you interact with MPs, news, lessons or quizzes
• you contact us
• cookies, local storage or analytics tools are used

We may also create data from your use of the service, such as XP totals, rankings, streaks, game results and aggregated engagement trends.

4. Why we use your personal data

We use personal data to:

• create and manage your account
• authenticate you and keep your account secure
• provide the app and its features
• save your progress
• calculate XP, scores, ranks and streaks
• operate leaderboards and leagues
• personalise your experience
• show relevant MP, constituency and political information
• operate minigames and learning journeys
• provide customer support
• detect and prevent misuse, cheating, abuse or security issues
• improve the product
• analyse usage and performance
• communicate important service updates
• comply with legal obligations
• develop aggregated, non-identifying political engagement insights

5. Lawful bases for using your data

Under UK data protection law, we need a lawful basis to use your personal data.

We may rely on the following lawful bases:

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance our interests against your rights and freedoms.

Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

6. Public and visible information

Some information may be visible to other users as part of normal gameplay.

This may include:

• display name
• avatar
• XP
• rank
• score
• leaderboard position
• private league membership
• league standings
• fantasy cabinet or squad performance, where the feature makes this visible

You should not use a display name, avatar or league name that reveals information you do not want other users to see.

7. Political data and political opinions

ChamberWise is about UK politics, but we do not treat ordinary gameplay activity as a direct statement of your political opinion.

For example:

• selecting an MP in a game does not necessarily mean you support them
• answering a quiz does not necessarily reveal your political beliefs
• reading about an MP or party does not mean you agree with them
• joining a league or appearing on a leaderboard does not indicate political affiliation

We aim to use gameplay and engagement data as product and engagement data, not as proof of individual political views.

8. Aggregated insights and H.A.P.I.D.

ChamberWise may use gameplay and engagement activity to create aggregated, non-identifying insights.

For example, we may analyse:

• which MPs are being selected more often
• which roles, parties or constituencies are attracting attention
• which parliamentary events drive engagement
• how users respond to political developments in aggregate
• broad trends in fantasy cabinet or squad choices

We may develop commercial insight products, including H.A.P.I.D., based on aggregated political engagement patterns. These products are intended to describe groups and trends, not individual users.

We do not sell your personal account data as part of these products.

For a plain-English summary focused on this topic, see our Data Use and Aggregated Insights Statement.

Aggregated insight products should not include:

• your email address
• your password
• your full name
• your private account credentials
• your individual learning record linked to your identity
• your individual minigame answers linked to your identity
• your individual cabinet or squad history linked to your identity

9. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies, such as local storage and session storage, to operate ChamberWise.

These may be used for:

• login and authentication
• account security
• remembering cookie choices
• analytics, where enabled
• saving in-progress minigame sessions
• improving the product

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Who we share personal data with

We may share personal data with trusted providers who help us operate ChamberWise.

These may include:

We only share personal data where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.

11. International transfers

Some of our providers may process data outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will take steps designed to protect it in line with applicable data protection law, such as relying on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards where required.

12. How long we keep data

We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

As a guide:

When data is no longer needed, we will delete it, anonymise it or retain it only where legally necessary.

13. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to:

• access your personal data
• correct inaccurate data
• delete your data
• restrict how we use your data
• object to certain uses
• withdraw consent
• request data portability
• complain to the Information Commissioner's Office

These rights may not apply in every situation.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

14. Deleting your account

You may request account deletion by contacting us at [email protected], unless an in-app deletion feature is available.

When your account is deleted, we will delete or anonymise personal data where appropriate.

Some data may be retained where necessary for:

• legal compliance
• fraud prevention
• security
• dispute resolution
• accounting or tax records
• maintaining aggregated, non-identifying statistics

15. Children

ChamberWise is not intended for children under 13.

If you are under 18, you should use ChamberWise with permission from a parent or guardian.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.

16. Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

These may include:

• secure authentication
• access controls
• encryption in transit
• database security controls
• monitoring and logging
• provider security controls

No online service can be completely secure, so you should also keep your login details safe and tell us if you suspect unauthorised access.

17. Automated and AI-assisted features

ChamberWise may include automated or AI-assisted features, such as explanations, recommendations, summaries or gameplay guidance.

These features may use your activity or context to provide relevant outputs.

AI-generated or automated outputs may be inaccurate or incomplete and should not be treated as professional advice.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.

19. Complaints

You can contact us first at:

Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office:

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

ICO helpline: 0303 123 1113