Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Float Chess collects minimal non-personally identifiable telemetry to maintain engine performance and fix site crashes:

• Browser & Device Metadata: Standard web server log data including IP addresses, user-agent string, browser version, and page request timestamps.
• Optional Account Info: If you voluntarily register a user profile, we store your chosen display name and email address securely.

2. Local Storage & Preferences

To provide a personalized chess experience without mandatory logins, Float Chess uses standard HTML5 LocalStorage on your device to remember:

• Your chosen chessboard color theme and piece style.
• Engine difficulty preferences and sound effect volume settings.
• Recent daily puzzle streak counts and game history logs.

3. Analytics

We use anonymous aggregate statistics provided by Google Analytics to monitor traffic volume and measure loading times across global regions. No individual user browsing profiles are tracked.

4. Data Security

Float Chess enforces HTTPS (TLS 1.3) encryption across all endpoints to ensure your connections are secure and tamper-proof.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website utilizes trusted external CDNs (such as Google Fonts and jQuery CDN) to load static assets efficiently. These services may collect technical request logs under their respective privacy policies.

6. User Rights

You can clear your stored chess preferences or puzzle streaks at any time by clearing your browser's local cache or using the profile settings menu.

7. Children's Privacy

Float Chess is a family-friendly educational site suitable for chess learners of all ages. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Policy Updates

We may periodically refine this Privacy Policy to reflect technical updates. Revisions will be published on this page with an updated timestamp.

9. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, please reach out to us at floatchess.com@gmail.com.