Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 July 2026

This policy explains what personal data Plonkers ("we") collects, why, and your rights over it. Plonkers is a UK-based game for players aged 16 and over.

Who we are

We are the data controller for your information. For any privacy request, contact privacy@plonkers.net.

What we collect

Email address — required to create your account, sign in, reset your password, and send account-related messages.
Handle — your public display name, shown to other players.
Password — stored only as a secure hash; we never see or store it in plain text.
Gameplay data — your conkers, battles, wins/losses and related stats.
Security data — limited technical logs and your IP address, used to run the service and prevent abuse; and, if you enable two-factor authentication, an encrypted authenticator secret.

Why we use it (lawful basis)

To provide the game — performance of our contract with you.
To keep it secure (rate-limiting, anti-abuse) — our legitimate interests.
The optional daily digest email — your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

How long we keep it

We keep your data while your account is active. If you don't log in for 24 months we'll warn you by email and then delete the account. You can delete your account and data at any time from your account page.

Your rights

Under UK and EU data protection law you can access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or port your data, and withdraw consent. You can download your data and delete your account yourself from your account page, or email privacy@plonkers.net. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.

Who we share it with

Email provider — we use a third-party service to send account and digest emails, which processes your email address on our behalf.
Hosting provider — our host stores the data needed to run the service.
We do not use advertising or analytics trackers, and we don't sell your data.

Some providers may process data outside the UK/EU; where they do, that transfer is covered by appropriate safeguards in our agreements with them.

Cookies & storage

We store a single sign-in token in your browser's local storage so you stay logged in. It's strictly necessary to use the game — we don't use tracking cookies.

Children

Plonkers is for players aged 16 and over and is not directed at children under 16.

Changes

We may update this policy; we'll post the new version here with a revised date. Questions? Email privacy@plonkers.net.

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