Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how PaddockDle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit playpaddockdle.com or otherwise use our services.

By using PaddockDle, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Email address and username when you create an account.
• Password (stored as a secure hash — we never see it in plain text).
• Messages you send us via email.

Information collected automatically

• Game statistics: guesses, daily results, streaks, win/loss records.
• Device and browser type, IP address, and referral URL.
• Cookies and local storage data used to save game progress.
• Advertising identifiers and interaction data collected by Google AdSense (on content-rich pages only).

How We Use Your Information

• Providing the game: Running Daily Mode, Infinite Mode, and Duel Mode; saving and syncing your statistics and streak.
• Account management: Authenticating your login, allowing username changes, and managing friend connections.
• Improvements: Analysing aggregate usage patterns to improve game features and fix bugs.
• Communication: Responding to your emails and sending service-critical notices (no marketing without consent).
• Advertising: Serving ads via Google AdSense on content pages to fund the free service.
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, cheating, or unauthorised access.

Cookies and Local Storage

PaddockDle uses browser local storage to save your daily game progress and settings as a guest. If you create an account, a session token is stored in a secure cookie to keep you logged in.

Google AdSense places its own cookies to serve relevant ads. You can manage or opt out of personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com or through your browser's cookie controls.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on content-rich pages. AdSense may use cookies and data about your browsing to show relevant ads. Ads are not shown on login, registration, password reset, or other low-content screens. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by AdSense: policies.google.com/privacy.

How We Share Your Information

• With infrastructure and hosting providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• With Google AdSense as described above.
• If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights of our users.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Opt-out: Opt out of personalised advertising through Google's tools.

To exercise any of these rights, email paddockdlesupport@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

PaddockDle is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Passwords are hashed; session tokens are stored securely. No system is entirely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable precautions.

Use of Images, Logos and Trademarks

PaddockDle may display driver names, team logos, and nationality flags for identification purposes as part of the game experience. All such trademarks and assets remain the property of their respective owners including Formula 1, the FIA, individual constructors, and drivers.

PaddockDle makes no claim of ownership over these assets. If you are the owner of an image, logo, or trademark displayed on this site and wish it removed, contact us at paddockdlesupport@gmail.com and we will address your request promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests: