Privacy Policy

1) Information we collect

A. Information you provide

• Account information (e.g., email address, username, password hash or auth token)
• Profile details you choose to add (e.g., display name)
• Riddle submissions and any content you post (“User Content”)
• Messages you send to support (including attachments you provide)

B. Information collected automatically

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, clicks, time on page, referring/exit pages)
• Device and connection data (e.g., browser type, device type, IP address, approximate location derived from IP)
• Log data (e.g., error logs, diagnostic events)

C. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functionality, preferences, and analytics. Some cookies are necessary for the Service to work (for example, login and security).

• Essential cookies (security, authentication, load balancing)
• Preference cookies (language, settings)
• Analytics cookies (to understand performance and improve features)

2) How we use information

• Provide and maintain the Service (including login, streaks, quizzes, challenges, and leaderboards)
• Improve riddles, explanations, hints, categories, and site usability
• Communicate with you (support replies, service updates, consent-based emails)
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms

3) How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

• Service providers: vendors who help with hosting, analytics, email delivery, and security
• Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights and safety
• Business transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Public content: if you submit or post content intended to be public, it may be visible to other users and search engines

4) Public content and search engines

Riddles and related content may be publicly accessible. If you include personal information in a submission, it may become public if published. Please avoid including personal data in riddle text, hints, or explanations.

5) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes (such as security, dispute resolution, and legal compliance). Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and how it's used.

6) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, please contact us.

7) Children's privacy

DoRiddles includes kid-friendly content, but the Service is not intended to collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

8) Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To make a request, use our contact form with the subject “Privacy Request.”

• Access: request what data we have about you
• Correction: fix inaccurate information
• Deletion: request deletion (subject to legal/security retention limits)
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from non-essential emails

9) International users

If you access the Service from outside Australia, your information may be processed in other countries where we or our service providers operate.

10) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, by posting a notice on the site).

11) Contact us

DoRiddles
For privacy requests or general support, please use our contact form.