Last Updated: June 07, 2025
ChessHints.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://chesshints.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site or use our services, including playing chess against AI, analyzing positions, solving puzzles, or reading educational content.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
We collect minimal personal information to provide our free chess services.
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
This information is collected through server logs and may include the use of cookies or similar technologies for site functionality and analytics.
Currently, the Site does not require user registration or accounts. We do not collect personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or payment information unless you voluntarily provide them (e.g., through a contact form, if added in the future).
Game-related data, such as chess positions, moves, or puzzles attempted, is processed temporarily on your device or via the Stockfish engine and is not stored or linked to any personal information.
The Site uses Stockfish (an open-source chess engine) for AI gameplay and analysis. Stockfish runs client-side and does not transmit data to external servers.
We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand Site usage and improve services. These tools may collect anonymous data as described above. For more details, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
We use collected information for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
The Site uses cookies for essential functions (e.g., maintaining session data during gameplay) and performance analytics.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
We do not share personal information with third parties except:
Anonymous, aggregated data may be shared for analytical purposes.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain automatically collected data (e.g., logs) for a limited period necessary for analytics and security (typically up to 12 months). Temporary game data is not retained.
If you are in the European Union, UK, or California, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
To exercise these rights or for questions, contact us at contact[@]chesshints[,]com.
We do not collect data from children under 13 (or relevant age in your jurisdiction) without parental consent.
The Site is hosted in the United States. Data may be transferred outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
The Site may link to external sites (e.g., Stockfish documentation). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.
For privacy questions or concerns:
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