Introduction

In the digital world, data plays a crucial role in the operation and enhancement of online services, including ours. Recognizing this, we aim to strike a balance between necessary data collection for service improvement and our users' right to privacy.

Our Commitment to Data Collection and Privacy:

• Like any online service, we collect data that is essential for delivering and improving our services. Our goal is to enhance user experience while minimizing data collection to what is strictly necessary.
• We are committed to respecting your privacy. Therefore, we do not collect data that falls into special or sensitive categories, such as racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, or religious beliefs. Your personal and sensitive information is your own, and we aim to keep it that way.
• Protecting the privacy of younger users is especially important to us. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from minors who fall under certain age categories, adhering to the strictest data protection laws.

Transparency is the cornerstone of trust. We understand the importance of clear communication about our data handling practices. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding our approach to privacy and data collection, we encourage you to reach out to us via hello@hammertime.studio.

Data Collection

We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our services. We do not collect sensitive personal information.

Account Information

• Email address (via Google Sign-In)
• Account identifiers for authentication
• Account creation and update timestamps

User-Generated Content

• Riddles you create (word, text, background, explanations)
• Tags and categorization data
• Engagement metrics (scores, guesses, interactions)

Authentication and Security

• Session tokens for maintaining your login
• Authentication data from Google Sign-In

Usage Data

• Platform usage analytics (anonymized, via Plausible Analytics)
• Riddle engagement and popularity metrics
• Temporary rate limiting data to prevent abuse

AI and Machine Learning Usage

We use AI to help moderate content, generate tags, and enhance platform features. Only riddle content (word, text, background, explanation) is sent to AI services - never your personal information, email, or account details.

Content Moderation

AI automatically reviews riddles for safety, quality, and policy compliance. Some content may require manual review before being published.

Tag Generation

AI analyzes riddle content to suggest relevant tags, helping users discover content. Only riddle text is used for this purpose.

Platform Features

AI may be used to generate daily riddles, hints, and other platform features. This does not involve your personal data.

Data Use

We use your data solely to operate and improve Riddonkulous. This includes:

• Providing and maintaining platform functionality
• Authenticating your account and managing access
• Moderating content for safety and quality
• Improving the platform based on usage patterns
• Preventing abuse and spam
• Organizing content with tags and categories
• Tracking engagement to enhance user experience

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We only share data with third-party services necessary to operate the platform:

AI Service Providers

For content moderation and tag generation. Only riddle content is shared - no personal information.

Google (Authentication)

For account authentication via Google Sign-In. Only email and authentication identifiers are shared, processed according to Google's privacy policy.

Plausible Analytics

For website analytics. GDPR compliant, no personally identifiable information collected, no cookies used. Privacy Policy

Database Hosting

For secure data storage. All data is stored according to industry-standard security practices.

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that is GDPR compliant. Plausible does not collect personally identifiable information and does not use cookies. The analytics data helps us understand how our platform is used so we can improve the user experience.

What We Track:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Referral sources
• Device types and browsers (anonymized)
• General usage statistics

What We Don't Track:

• Individual user behavior
• Personal identifiers
• Cross-site tracking
• Cookie-based tracking

Content Moderation

All riddles are reviewed for safety and quality. Some content may be automatically approved, while others require manual review before being published. Rejected or removed content remains visible only to the author.

Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active. When you delete your account, your account information is removed, but riddles you created remain on the platform (associated with your username if provided).

Riddle Content: Published riddles are retained indefinitely. Rejected or removed riddles are hidden from public view but retained.

Session Data: Stored while your session is active and automatically deleted upon expiration.

Analytics: Retained according to our analytics provider's retention policy.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold as required by local laws) without prior parental consent or as otherwise permitted by law.

Age Restrictions:

• We require users to be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction)
• Google Sign-In requires users to meet Google's age requirements
• We do not collect age verification data beyond what Google provides

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verified parental consent, we will take prompt action to delete that information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information and account data
• View all riddles you've created
• Request a copy of your data
• Update your personal information (via Google account)
• Delete your account (note: riddles you created remain on the platform)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hammertime.studio.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information, including encrypted sessions, secure authentication, database access controls, and HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we use commercially acceptable security practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence through our third-party service providers (AI services, Google, database hosting, analytics). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason, without prior notice.

Any changes to our Privacy Policy will become effective upon updating the revised policy on this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our privacy practices.

Last Updated: December 2025

Your continued use of the Service following any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy signifies your agreement to the updated terms.

If you do not agree with the revised Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Service immediately.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@hammertime.studio.