Privacy Policy for AI Chess

Effective Date: December 31, 2025

1. Information We Collect

AI Chess itself does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information from users. However, third-party services integrated into our app may collect certain information as described below.

1.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email address, or contact information
• We do not collect your location data
• We do not require account creation or login
• We do not store your game history or personal data on our servers
• We do not access your device's camera, microphone, contacts, or photos

1.2 Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Game progress and saved games
• Puzzle completion history
• Game statistics and achievements
• App settings and preferences

This data remains on your device and is deleted when you uninstall the app.

2. Third-Party Services

2.1 Google AdMob

AI Chess uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process certain information to provide personalized ads. This may include:

• Device information (device model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks, ad performance)
• IP address and approximate location (city/country level)
• Advertising ID (used for ad personalization and can be reset in your device settings)

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2.2 How Ads Work

Our app displays three types of ads:

• Banner Ads: Displayed at the bottom of game screens
• Rewarded Video Ads: Optional ads you can watch to use hints or undo moves
• Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads shown between games

3. How We Use Information

Since we do not collect personal information, we do not use or share your personal data. The app's core functionality (playing chess, solving puzzles) works entirely offline and does not require any data transmission.

4. Your Choices and Controls

4.1 Ad Personalization

You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Ask App Not to Track

4.2 Reset Advertising ID

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier

5. Children's Privacy

AI Chess is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Our app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• No account creation or personal information required
• No in-app purchases
• Ads are family-friendly and comply with Google's policies for child-directed content
• No social features or chat functionality

6. Data Security

Since we do not collect or transmit personal data, there is minimal security risk. All game data is stored locally on your device using standard Android/iOS security measures. We recommend keeping your device's operating system up to date for optimal security.

7. Data Retention

All game data stored on your device is retained until you:

• Manually clear the app's data from device settings
• Uninstall the application

We do not store any data on our servers, so there is no server-side data to delete.

8. International Data Transfers

While we do not collect personal data, Google AdMob may transfer data internationally. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information about their data handling practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the app (for significant changes)

Your continued use of AI Chess after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as AdMob privacy policy). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access: Since we don't collect personal data, there is no personal data to access
• Deletion: All local data can be deleted by uninstalling the app
• Opt-out: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not collect or sell personal information, these rights do not apply to our direct data practices. However, Google AdMob may collect data as described in their privacy policy.

13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• We do not collect or process personal data
• Google AdMob processes data as described in their privacy policy
• You can opt out of personalized ads through device settings
• You have the right to access, rectify, or delete data collected by third parties

15. Consent

By using AI Chess, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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Last Updated: December 31, 2025
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