Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to American Chess Rating Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website americanchessrating.com.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our chess rating calculator is designed to work entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any chess rating data you enter into the calculator. All calculations are performed locally on your device.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information about your device and browsing activity may be automatically collected:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

To provide and maintain our service
To monitor the usage of our service
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
To provide you with relevant advertising (see Advertising section below)
To improve our website and user experience

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

To manage cookies:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze the use of our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the website.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

The right to know what personal information is collected
The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
The right to say no to the sale of personal information
The right to access your personal information
The right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can disable cookies in your browser settings as described in the Cookies section above.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website at americanchessrating.com.

15. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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