Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information play chess online collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We have tried to keep it readable rather than burying the details in legal jargon, but if anything is unclear, feel free to email us.

Information We Collect

Not much, honestly. play chess online is designed to work without an account. You do not need to register, log in, or provide a name, email address, or any personal details to play chess on our site. We do not ask for your location, we do not request access to your contacts, and we do not collect information about your chess games or moves.

The only data that touches our server is what your browser sends automatically: your IP address (for serving the page), the URL you requested, a user-agent string (browser type and operating system), and a timestamp. This is standard web server logging that virtually every website maintains, and we use it solely for technical operations like preventing abuse and diagnosing errors.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies to make the site function properly. Specifically, we store your theme preference (dark or light) and your cookie consent choice in your browser's local storage. These are first-party storage items that never leave your device. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or cross-site identifiers. For a detailed breakdown, please read our Cookie Policy.

Analytics

We may use a privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand aggregate traffic patterns: how many people visit, which pages are popular, and what devices they use. This data is anonymized and reported in aggregate. We cannot identify individual users from it, and we do not combine it with any other data source. If we enable analytics in the future, we will update this section accordingly.

Third-Party Services

The chess game itself is embedded from GamePix, a third-party game hosting provider. When you load the game, your browser connects to GamePix's servers to fetch and run the game. This means GamePix may set its own cookies or collect certain technical data (such as your IP address and device information) as part of delivering the game to your browser. We do not control GamePix's data practices and recommend reviewing their privacy policy if you have concerns.

We do not share any data we hold with GamePix or any other third party. The relationship is one-directional: GamePix serves the game, and your browser interacts with it directly.

Children's Privacy

Chess is a game for all ages, and we expect that children may use this site. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children. No account is required to play, and we do not ask for age, name, or any identifying details. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us in some way, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

We do not knowingly market to children under 13, nor do we use any advertising or tracking technologies that specifically target minors.

Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal data, there is very little to retain. Server logs (IP addresses and request data) are kept for a maximum of 30 days for security and debugging purposes, then automatically deleted. No backups of server logs are maintained beyond that period.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the EU under GDPR or California under CCPA), you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. Since we do not maintain user accounts or store personal data, most of these rights are automatically satisfied: there is nothing to access or delete because we never collected it in the first place. If you have a specific request, email us and we will do our best to assist.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes that affect how we handle data, we will note them here clearly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, write to admin@playchessonline.cn. We aim to respond within 48 hours, though complex inquiries may take longer.