Privacy Policy
Last Updated & Effective Date: September 25, 2026
1. Overview & Commitment
At Puzzle Paradise ("we", "our", or "us", accessible from https://thepuzzleparadise.com), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Puzzle Paradise and how we use and protect it.
2. Log Files & Analytics
Puzzle Paradise follows standard industry practices for log file usage. These files log visitors when they access the website. Information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information and are used strictly for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement, and gathering demographic data to optimize server performance.
3. Cookies & Google AdSense DART Policy
Third-Party Vendors & Google: Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to https://thepuzzleparadise.com and other sites on the internet.
Visitors may choose to decline or customize the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Puzzle Paradise, which are sent directly to users' browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize advertising content.
4. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to request that a business disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected, request deletion of personal data, and request that a business not sell the consumer's personal data. Puzzle Paradise does not sell personal data.
5. GDPR Data Protection Rights
We want to ensure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request correction of inaccurate data.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request restriction of personal data processing.
6. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Protecting children's privacy online is especially important to us. Puzzle Paradise does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
7. Contact Us Regarding Your Privacy
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at paradiseofpuzzles@gmail.com or via our Contact Page.