1. Who We Are
DoddleSoft (doddlesoft.com) is an independent hobby software project operated by a single individual based in Twickenham, United Kingdom. For privacy-related enquiries, please use the Contact page.
2. What Information We Collect
DoddleSoft collects minimal data. Depending on how you interact with this website, the following may be collected:
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address, if you choose to get in touch.
- Usage data — anonymised information such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate location, collected via analytics tools.
- Cookies — small files placed on your device by this website or third-party services (see Section 5).
DoddleSoft software products do not collect, transmit, or store any personal data from your device unless explicitly stated in that product’s own documentation.
3. How We Use Your Information
Any information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact form enquiries.
- Understanding how visitors use the website in order to improve it.
- Serving relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 5).
Your data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Where UK GDPR applies, DoddleSoft relies on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
- Legitimate interests — for anonymised analytics used to improve the website.
- Consent — for non-essential cookies, including those used by Google AdSense.
- Contract / pre-contractual steps — when responding to a direct enquiry submitted via the contact form.
5. Cookies and Advertising
This website uses cookies. Some are essential for the site to function; others are used by third-party services.
DoddleSoft uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
This website may also use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymised visitor statistics. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or any cookie preference tool present on this site.
6. Third-Party Services
DoddleSoft uses a small number of third-party services to operate this website. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:
- Google (AdSense / Analytics)
- WordPress / Automattic (if applicable to hosting)
DoddleSoft is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
7. Data Retention
Contact form messages are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, after which they are deleted. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months. No other personal data is stored by DoddleSoft.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the legal basis for processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
9. Children’s Privacy
DoddleSoft does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information via this website, please contact us and it will be promptly deleted.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch via the Contact page.