Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChessPilot ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at chesspilot.in.

Our service is designed to be privacy-first. We do not require you to create an account, nor do we store your personal data on external servers.

2. Information We Collect

Local Data Storage

To provide you with a seamless experience, ChessPilot relies heavily on your browser's local storage mechanisms (such as localStorage and IndexedDB). This allows us to save your:

  • Chess game history and PGN imports
  • Analysis results powered by the Stockfish engine
  • Progress and statistics within the app
  • Preferences (e.g., Lichess or Chess.com usernames for API imports)

This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly initiate an action or we fetch data on your behalf through an API. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with our website. This involves the collection of anonymized usage data, such as the pages visited, geographic region, device type, and browser details. This data helps us improve the platform. You may opt-out of Google Analytics through browser add-ons or cookie management tools.

3. Third-Party Services and APIs

If you choose to import games from external platforms like Chess.com or Lichess, ChessPilot acts as a client to fetch this data using their respective public APIs. We do not control these third-party platforms, and their handling of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

4. Future Monetization and Data Collection

Currently, ChessPilot is a 100% free tool. In the future, we may introduce optional premium features, display advertisements, or offer integrations that require user accounts. If we transition to a model that requires collecting and storing personal data (such as emails or payment information) on external servers, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide noticeable prompts to users.

5. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us directly at theunusualsingh@gmail.com.