Welcome to RiddlesLab.com’s Privacy Policy

At RiddlesLab.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services. By using RiddlesLab.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

2.1 User-Provided Information

We may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

  • Personal details: Name, email address, and profile information
  • Account credentials: Username and password
  • User-generated content: Riddles, comments, and forum posts
  • Communication data: Information you provide when contacting our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our website automatically collects certain information, including:

  • Device information: Type of device, operating system, and browser used
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interaction with features
  • IP address and general location data
  • Cookies and similar technologies: For more details, see our “Cookies” section below

How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Improve Our Services

We use the collected information to:

  • Enhance and personalize your user experience
  • Analyze site usage and trends to improve our content and features
  • Develop new riddles, puzzles, and games based on user preferences and feedback

3.2 Communication

Your information helps us:

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send important updates about our services or policy changes
  • Provide personalized recommendations for riddles and puzzles you might enjoy

3.3 Security

We use your data to:

  • Protect our website against fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Verify user accounts and maintain the integrity of our community
  • Investigate and prevent potential violations of our terms of service

Sharing Your Information

4.1 We do not sell or rent your personal information

RiddlesLab.com is committed to maintaining your trust. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 We may share aggregated or anonymized data with third parties for analysis or research purposes

We may share non-personal, aggregated, or anonymized data with partners or researchers to:

  • Improve our understanding of user behavior
  • Contribute to academic studies on puzzle-solving and cognitive skills
  • Enhance the overall quality of riddles and brain teasers in the industry

4.3 Personal information may be shared with third-party vendors

We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Hosting and maintaining our website
  • Processing payments (if applicable)
  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Providing customer support services

These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to RiddlesLab.com.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

5.1 Google is one of the third-party vendor on our site

We use Google’s advertising services to display relevant ads to our users.

5.2 It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to RiddlesLab.com and other sites on the internet

DART cookies help Google and its partners tailor advertisements to your interests based on your browsing history.

5.3 Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and Content network Privacy Policy

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Our Advertising Partners

6.1 Some advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons

These technologies allow our advertising partners to collect information about your browsing habits and serve you more relevant ads.

6.2 Our advertising partners are listed below

  • Google AdSense
  • Media.net
  • Amazon Associates

6.3 Each of our advertising partners has their Privacy Policy for their policies on user data

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our advertising partners to understand how they collect and use your information.

6.4 We have hyperlinked their Privacy Policies below

Cookies

RiddlesLab.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior
  • Personalize content and advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

Children’s Privacy

RiddlesLab.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement various measures to protect it:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL technology.
  • Regular security audits: We conduct frequent assessments of our systems to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
  • Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data, and this access is strictly limited to necessary operations.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Data Transfers

RiddlesLab.com is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing per this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Last updated: August 10, 2024

By continuing to use RiddlesLab.com after changes to this policy, you agree to the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@riddleslab.com.