Last updated: 30 April 2026
At RiddlesOnline.com (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Website, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
RiddlesOnline.com is a content website that publishes riddles, brain teasers, optical illusions, and entertainment articles. You can contact us about this Privacy Policy at info@riddlesonline.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you use the site.
Information you provide
- Your name, email address, and message when you contact us through email or the contact form
- Your name and email when you post a comment (if comments are enabled)
- Any other information you choose to send us
Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Analyze how visitors use the site so we can improve content and performance
- Display advertising, including personalized ads through Google AdSense
- Detect and prevent spam, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: for non-essential cookies, personalized advertising, and analytics
- Legitimate interests: for security, fraud prevention, and basic site functionality
- Legal obligation: where we are required by law to retain or disclose data
5. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types:
- Essential cookies: required for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (for example, Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver and measure ads
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Website.
Google and its third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Website and/or other sites on the Internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Visiting Google Ads Settings
- Visiting www.aboutads.info (US users)
- Visiting www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU users)
For more information about how Google uses data, see Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
7. Other Third-Party Services
We may use additional third-party services such as web hosting providers, analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and email services. These providers may receive limited information necessary to perform their services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites you reach through links on our site.
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Website (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law
- A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form messages are typically kept for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.
10. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@riddlesonline.com. We will respond within 30 days.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Website.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
info@riddlesonline.com