Last updated: June 25, 2026
Bookidle ("we", "our", or "the website") operates https://bookidle.com from Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our daily book quizzes.
1. No Accounts, No Direct Data Collection
You do not need to create an account or provide any personal details to use Bookidle. We do not ask for your name, email address, or similar identifying information.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you use the website, certain technical data is automatically recorded through third-party tools:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and quiz interactions
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
3. Analytics Services We Use
We use the following tools to understand site traffic and improve user experience:
- Umami Analytics – Provides performance data and basic traffic insights from our hosting platform
This service may use cookies. You can learn more by reading Umami's privacy policy.
4. Advertising with NitroPay
Bookidle partners with NitroPay, LLC to manage advertising on our site. NitroPay operates a real-time advertising platform that helps deliver relevant ads to our users. Their privacy policy is available at https://www.nitropay.com/privacy.
As part of their service, NitroPay and its advertising partners may collect and process certain information, including:
- IP address and general location (country/region level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Time and date of visits
- Advertising identifiers
- Information about ads shown and interactions with ads
NitroPay participates in the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its specifications and policies.
This data may be used to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests across different websites. NitroPay and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to support this.
Your Choices: You can learn more about interest-based advertising and opt out at optout.networkadvertising.org and optout.aboutads.info.
California Residents: Under the CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Please see the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" section below.
EU/UK/EEA Residents: NitroPay relies on user consent for personalized advertising as required by GDPR. You can manage your consent preferences using the button below or through NitroPay's consent management platform.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser. We use them for:
- Remembering your quiz progress during a session
- Basic analytics (via Google and Umami)
- Storing your cookie consent preference
Local Storage: Your browser stores data like which clues you have revealed and your current score. This stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
You can control or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time.
6. Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on Hetzner, with Cloudflare providing domain management, SSL security, and content delivery. These providers may process technical data (like IP addresses and request logs) as part of normal operations.
7. International Visitors
Bookidle is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be processed on servers located in other countries (including the United States and the European Union).
8. Your Privacy Rights (Including Canada and EU/UK/EEA)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Canada (PIPEDA): You have the right to access or question how your information is handled.
- California (CCPA): You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Use the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link below.
- EU/UK/EEA (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and to withdraw consent at any time.
Since we do not directly collect personal data, most requests would need to be directed to the third-party services listed above, including NitroPay.
9. Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Bookidle does not directly sell your data, but we use third-party advertising partners like NitroPay who may process data for personalized advertising purposes.
To opt-out of the sale of your personal information, please follow the instructions provided by NitroPay at their privacy page: https://www.nitropay.com/privacy or use the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link below.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information10. Manage Your Advertising Consents (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/UK/EEA, you can reopen the NitroPay consent banner at any time using the button below to manage your advertising preferences.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised. If we make significant changes, we will also add a notice on our homepage or through our cookie banner.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at: