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Puzzel.org Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15-11-2024

1. Introduction

Puzzel.org ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information if you create an account:

Personal Identification Information: First name and email address

Usage Data: How often your activities are used.

Technical Data: Cookies to store your active session so you can continue with activities you've built, etc..

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process and store your information only for keeping the platform as workable and user-friendly as possible. This is not used for anything other than functional requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide your consent, we process your data accordingly.

Contractual Necessity: For fulfilling any contracts with you.

Legal Compliance: When required to comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

Google Firebase: This service provides the authentication and storage of your data.

Sendgrid: This service provides the functionality to send emails to you about possible account problems and platform updates.

Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that an adequate level of protection is applied, such as through standard contractual clauses.

8. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including restricted access, secure servers and all measures taken by Google Firebase itself to comply with regulations: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate data.

Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

Restriction: Request limitations on data processing.

Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly-used format.

Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Withdraw Consent: If consent is the basis of processing, withdraw consent at any time.

10. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website only uses functional cookies to track your active session (when logged in or when creating/playing activities). You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We will notify you of any material changes via a website notice.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy or wish to exercise any rights, please contact us at:

Email: daan@puzzel.org

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your country.