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.
• Usage and analytics data collected through Google Analytics, such as pages viewed, device and browser details, approximate location, and cookie or device identifiers.
• Advertising-related data collected when ads are displayed through Nitro (NitroPay) on the homepage and game pages, such as cookie or device identifiers, IP address, the page being viewed, ad views and clicks, approximate (country-level) location, browser, language and device type, and your consent or privacy choices.

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: Displaying ads through Nitro on the homepage and game pages to help fund the free service, including ad delivery, reporting and measurement, and respecting your consent choices.
• 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 Analytics uses cookies or similar identifiers to measure how the site is used. Nitro and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, and you can use the privacy controls described under "Your Privacy Choices" below. Blocking cookies may affect how some features work.

Advertising

PaddockDle is free and supported by advertising. We use Nitro (also called NitroPay), an advertising platform operated by Overwolf Ltd, to display ads on the homepage and on our game pages (PaddockDle Wordle, Grid, Career and Trivia, including their Daily, Infinite, Duel, Rush and Archive variants). Ads appear beside and below the game area, not inside game boards, answer choices or results.

According to Nitro's published privacy policy, when ads are displayed Nitro and the advertising partners it works with may process identifiers (such as cookie or device IDs), your IP address, the address of the page you are viewing, your interactions with ads (such as views and clicks), country-level location derived from your IP address, browser, language and device type, and your consent and privacy preference signals. This is used to deliver and display advertising, to measure and report on ads, and to respect your privacy choices. Depending on where you are and the choices you make, ads may be personalised.

Nitro's handling of this data is described in its own privacy policy: nitropay.com/privacy. We do not control how Nitro or its advertising partners use data under their own policies.

We also use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. Google's privacy policy applies to that data: policies.google.com/privacy.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you are, Nitro may show privacy controls in the footer of our pages:

• Consent preferences: In regions such as the European Union, you may be asked for consent when you first visit. If a consent management link or button appears in the footer, you can use it at any time to review or change your choices.
• US privacy opt-out: For residents of certain US states, an opt-out link may appear in the footer that lets you opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for advertising.

These controls are provided by Nitro and appear only where they apply, so you may not see them in every location. If you do not see a control that you expect, or you need help, contact us at the email address below.

How We Share Your Information

• With infrastructure and hosting providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• With Nitro and its advertising partners, and with Google Analytics, 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).

Advertising and analytics services may receive identifiers and usage data from your browser. Nitro states in its privacy policy that it does not sell personal data in exchange for money but may "share" personal information for interest-based or cross-context behavioural advertising. Depending on how a particular law defines "sale", "sharing" and "targeted advertising", allowing advertising technology on our site may be treated as one of these. Where such laws apply, you can use the controls described under "Your Privacy Choices".

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: Manage your advertising consent or, where available, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information using the footer controls described under "Your Privacy Choices".

Residents of some US states have additional rights under state privacy laws, which may include knowing what personal information is collected, correcting or deleting it, and opting out of its sale, sharing, or use for targeted advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

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: