Privacy Notice

Your privacy matters to us at Sofa Sleuths.

Last updated: February 2026

We’re a small, one-person hobby project, so we keep things simple: we only collect the bare minimum data needed to run our fun armchair treasure hunts, and we never sell or share your information for marketing purposes.

This notice explains exactly what we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and your rights under UK GDPR. It’s all about transparency and trust — because we want you to feel safe joining the mystery.

What data we collect

We only collect the following personal information when you enter a hunt:

Your full name Your email address

Any details or proof you provide in your answer

We do not collect payment card details (all payments go through PayPal, who handle their own privacy policy).

We do not ask for date of birth, address, phone number, or any other unnecessary information.

How we use your data

We use your name and email address only for:

Sending you the hunt clues (via email)

Managing entries and contacting winners

Sending hunt updates or winner announcements

Responding to your questions or support messages

Your answer details are used only to judge the competition and verify the winning entry.

If you give explicit consent (via the opt-in checkbox on the entry form), we may occasionally send you emails about new hunts, launches, or related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Legal basis

We process your data on the basis of:

Legitimate interests — to run a fair and transparent competition, contact winners, and manage the hunt properly

Your consent — for optional marketing emails about future hunts (you can withdraw this consent at any time)

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

With PayPal (for prize payments only when necessary)

With Meta/Facebook (for group participation only if you join our private group — see Meta's privacy policy)

How long we keep your data

Basic hunt data (name, email, guesses): kept until the hunt ends

Marketing consent (email address only): kept until you unsubscribe (via the link in every email) or withdraw consent

You can ask us to delete your email from marketing lists at any time

Winner data (name + email + any payment-related info): kept for up to 3 years after the hunt ends (for prize proof, transparency, country-specific legal requirements, defending potential claims under the Limitation Act 1980, etc.)

After 8 years all personal data is deleted or fully anonymised

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Object to processing

Restrict processing

Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time (simple “unsubscribe” or email us)

We will respond to rights requests within 30 days (usually much faster).

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data (e.g. secure email providers, no unnecessary storage).

However, no system is 100% secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time.

The latest version will always be on this page.

Significant changes will be highlighted.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your data, email us: Here

We’re real people running a fun hobby project and happy to help!

Ready to Start Sleuthing?

Ready to put your deduction skills to the test? Our cosy armchair treasure hunts are designed for fun from home — with cash prizes for the sharpest minds who crack the cryptic clues. No travel, just your wits!

See full details in our Rules page

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