Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

AOTDLE collects minimal data to provide our services. When you create an account, we store your email address, your username and a hashed version of your password. We also store your game progress, scores, and XP data. We may collect anonymised usage data (pages visited, game sessions) via Google Analytics to improve the experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data solely to provide game features including progress tracking, leaderboards, and the XP system. Anonymised analytics data helps us understand how users interact with the site so we can prioritise improvements. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Email Communications

When you create an account, you provide an email address and agree that we may use it to send you service and product announcements — for example, news about new games, new features, or other sites in our network. These messages are infrequent and related to AOTDLE and its sibling projects.

We will never sell or rent your email address to third parties. You can opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every announcement email, or by emailing us at animegamesdle@gmail.com. We will also always send you essential account-related emails (such as security or account notices) regardless of your marketing preferences.

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — session cookies required for authentication. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (gtag.js / GTM) collects anonymised data about page views and user interactions.
• Advertising cookies — Google AdSense may set cookies to show personalised or contextual ads based on your browsing. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings or by clicking “Reject Non-Essential” in our cookie banner.

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

5. Google AdSense

AOTDLE uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. Data Storage

Your account data is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database. Game progress is also stored locally in your browser via localStorage for offline functionality. We do not transfer your data to countries outside the EU/EEA except as required by the services listed above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense), which are covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. To request account deletion or a copy of your data, contact us at animegamesdle@gmail.com. We will action your request within 7 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

AOTDLE is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Fan Project & Copyright

AOTDLE is an unofficial, fan-made project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators or rights holders of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) — including Hajime Isayama, Kodansha, Wit Studio and MAPPA. All related trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. For any copyright concern, please email us at animegamesdle@gmail.com (see our Terms of Service for details).

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, email us at animegamesdle@gmail.com or use our contact page.