Last updated: June 18, 2026
1. Who We Are
Online Riddles is a UK-based puzzle and crossword answer website operated at onlineriddles.co.uk. For privacy-related queries, contact us at: Info@onlineriddles.co.uk
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information, collected automatically via analytics tools
- Contact information — name and email address if you contact us through our contact form
- Cookies — small files stored on your device to improve site performance and track usage patterns (see Section 5)
We do not collect payment information. We do not require account registration.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve content accordingly
- Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
- Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
- Display relevant advertisements (where applicable)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and site performance monitoring
- Consent — for non-essential cookies, where your consent is obtained via our cookie notice
- Contractual necessity — where processing is required to respond to your direct enquiries
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function; cannot be disabled
- Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymous data about site usage (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads
You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may process your data independently, including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy)
- Google AdSense — advertising (if applicable)
- WordPress.com / Hosting Provider — site infrastructure
These providers have their own privacy policies and data processing practices. We are not responsible for their handling of your data.
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default settings of the respective platforms (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics). We do not store personal data longer than necessary.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, email us at Info@onlineriddles.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions:
Email: Info@onlineriddles.co.uk
Website: onlineriddles.co.uk