Privacy Policy | Water Sort Trail

Introduction

Policy overview

Water Sort Trail is an independent editorial website about the mobile game Water Sort Puzzle – Sort Color. This policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit our site or contact us.

The site is operated from the United Kingdom.
We are not affiliated with Guru Puzzle Game or Google.
This policy applies to all visitors to watersorttrail.com.

Who we are

Water Sort Trail is an independent informational website providing reviews, guides, and tips for the colour sorting game. We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this site.

Email: [email protected] Postal address: Water Sort Trail, Whitby Street, London E1 6JT, United Kingdom

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you contact us via email or any contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.

We do not require you to create an account.
We do not collect payment information.
Any information you provide is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

Automatically collected information

When you visit the site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

This information is collected via Google Analytics or similar services.
It is used in aggregate to understand site usage and improve content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Information from third parties

We do not receive personal information about you from third parties, except for aggregated analytics data provided by our analytics service.

No social media logins or third-party account connections.
No advertising networks that share personal data with us.

How We Use Your Information

Purposes of processing

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your enquiries.
Improve our website content and user experience.
Analyse site traffic and usage patterns.
Maintain the security of the site.

Lawful bases under UK GDPR

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal information:

Consent — for non-essential cookies and analytics. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Legitimate interests — for site security and basic functionality. These interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms.
Performance of a contract — if you request a service from us.

We do not process special category data.

Cookies and Analytics

Third-Party Services

Service providers

We use third-party service providers to host our website and analyse traffic. These providers may process limited personal information (such as IP addresses) on our behalf, under strict data processing agreements.

Hosting provider: processes server logs and technical data.
Analytics provider: processes aggregated usage data.
These providers are located in the UK or EU, or provide adequate safeguards under UK GDPR.

Data Retention

Retention periods

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Contact enquiries: retained for up to 12 months after resolution.
Analytics data: retained in aggregate for up to 26 months.
Server logs: retained for up to 6 months for security purposes.

Criteria for retention

We determine retention periods based on the nature of the information, the purpose of processing, and any legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

We regularly review retention schedules.
Anonymised data may be kept indefinitely for statistical purposes.

Data Security

Security measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Use of HTTPS encryption for data in transit.
Access controls and regular security reviews.
Secure hosting environment with firewalls and monitoring.

Limitations

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping any contact information accurate.
If you suspect a security breach, contact us immediately at [email protected].

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Your rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Right of access: request a copy of your data.
Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
Right to restrict processing: limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: for consent-based processing.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month of receiving your request, as required by law.

Email: [email protected] Postal address: Water Sort Trail, Whitby Street, London E1 6JT, United Kingdom

We may ask for proof of identity to verify your request.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO website: ico.org.uk
You can also contact us first and we will do our best to resolve the issue.

Children's Privacy

Water Sort Trail is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

The site is an editorial resource for general audiences.
If you believe a child has provided information, contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date shown at the top.

We will indicate the date of the last update.
Material changes will be highlighted on the site where appropriate.
Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

This policy was last updated on 11 September 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below.

Email: [email protected] Address: Water Sort Trail, Whitby Street, London E1 6JT, United Kingdom Phone: +44 8160 957 339