Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Dogs with Shoes is a personal project created and operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom. It is not owned or operated by a company. This privacy policy explains what data is collected when you use the site and how it is handled.

1. Information Collected

When you create an account on Dogs with Shoes, the following information is collected:

  • Email address — used for account login and transactional emails (confirmation, password reset).
  • Name — optional, used for display purposes.
  • IP address at signup — used to determine approximate geographic location (country, region) for aggregate analytics.

If you sign in via Google or Discord, your name and email are received from the provider. No contacts, messages, or other social data is accessed.

2. How Your Information Is Used

  • To create and manage your account.
  • To send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset).
  • To associate your game history with your account.
  • To understand where users are located (aggregate analytics only).

Your personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored on servers hosted by DigitalOcean in the EU region. Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.

4. Third-Party Services

The following third-party services are used:

5. Cookies

Session cookies are used to keep you signed in. No tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies are used.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your account and all associated data.

To exercise these rights, contact admin@dogswithshoes.com.

7. Data Deletion

To request deletion of your data, see the Data Deletion Instructions.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, contact admin@dogswithshoes.com.