PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: June 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Data: When you register via email or Google, we collect your username, email address, and (for Google sign-in) your profile picture.
  • Game Data: We track your free throw attempts, scores, streaks, TurdCoins, and game round history to power leaderboards and your personal stats.
  • Session Data: We use a session cookie (motes_games) to keep you logged in. This cookie is shared across motes.org and Hoofprint Games properties so one account works everywhere.
  • Usage Analytics: We use Matomo, a self-hosted analytics tool, for basic page-view statistics. Matomo is configured with Do Not Track support and no cross-site tracking.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • To authenticate you and maintain your session across motes.org and Hoofprint Games properties.
  • To calculate and display your game statistics and leaderboard rankings.
  • To troubleshoot bugs and improve site performance.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties. We do not use third-party advertising or invasive tracking services. Your email address is never shared.

4. Email Contact

We only contact you by email in genuine emergencies (e.g., a security incident affecting your account). We do not send marketing emails, newsletters, or notifications beyond any initial account confirmation email at registration.

5. Cross-Site Authentication

Your TurdQuest account is part of the shared motes.org / Hoofprint Games auth system. The same credentials let you log in at The5 (the5.cc) and Herdle (herdle.org). Game data (scores, stats) is kept separate per game; only your username, email, and password are shared.

6. Your Choices

  • You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by emailing us.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser, but this will prevent you from staying logged in.
  • Google sign-in is optional; you can always use an email and password instead.

7. Security

Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing (PBKDF2-SHA256). We implement reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

8. Contact

Questions or deletion requests? Email m@motes.org.