Privacy Policy
What we collect, why we collect it, and what you can do about it. In plain English.
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The short version
Unblocked Chess is designed to need almost nothing from you. You don't sign up. You don't give us your email. The chess game itself doesn't send your moves anywhere. But like every website on the open internet, some data does pass through — mostly through Google's advertising and analytics services. This page explains exactly what.
Who we are
"Unblocked Chess," "we," "us," and "our" refer to the operators of the website at unblockedchess.com. You can contact us at info@unblockedchess.com.
What we collect directly
Nothing personal. We don't have user accounts. We don't have a newsletter. We don't ask for your name, email, or location. When you play a game, the moves are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers.
If you email us through the contact page, we obviously receive your email address and message. We use that information only to respond to you and we don't add you to any list.
What our hosting provider logs
Like every web server, our hosting automatically logs basic technical information for each page request: your IP address, the page you visited, the time of the visit, your browser type, and the page that referred you. These logs are kept for a short period for security and abuse prevention, and then deleted.
Cookies and similar technologies
Unblocked Chess itself does not set any tracking cookies. The chess game uses only browser memory for the current session.
However, the third-party services we use (listed below) do set cookies. For a full breakdown, see our Cookie Policy.
Third-party services we use
Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This includes the use of the DoubleClick cookie, which enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on users' visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Google Analytics
If enabled, we use Google Analytics to understand which pages visitors read and roughly where they come from (country-level). We have IP anonymization enabled. We do not use Google Analytics for advertising purposes. You can opt out using Google's official opt-out browser add-on.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Almost everything this site needs is served from our own domain: the chess engine, the board, the puzzle data and the piece graphics are all self-hosted, so playing a game here involves no third-party requests at all. The exception is our web fonts, which load from Google Fonts; Google receives your IP address when the font file is requested. If you would rather avoid that, blocking Google Fonts in your browser leaves the site fully functional — it simply renders in your device's default fonts.
Your rights under GDPR (European users)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request that we correct inaccurate data
- Request that we delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Object to processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Since we don't actually collect personal data directly, most of these requests will be very short conversations. Email info@unblockedchess.com to exercise any of these rights.
Your rights under CCPA (California residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to delete personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, email us at the address above.
Children's privacy
Unblocked Chess is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). The site requires no account and asks for no personal information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information through the contact form or email, please contact us and we will delete it.
Parents and guardians: because we display advertising through Google AdSense, we recommend reviewing Google's advertising policies.
Data security
The site is served over HTTPS. We don't store personal data on our servers because, as explained above, we don't collect any. Email correspondence is kept on standard email infrastructure with industry-standard protections.
Changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we'll change the "Last updated" date at the top of the page. For significant changes, we'll add a notice on the homepage for at least 30 days.
Contact us about privacy
Email info@unblockedchess.com with any privacy question or request. We respond within 48 hours on business days.