Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Internet Solitaire ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at internetsolitaire.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Do Not Provide

No account is required to play. You can use the Service entirely without identifying yourself.

Account Information (Optional)

You may optionally create an account to save your game statistics across devices. If you do, we collect:

• Your email address (used to identify your account and for account-related communications)
• A password (stored as a one-way hash — we cannot read it)
• Your game statistics (games played, wins, best times, streaks) synced to our servers

Account creation is entirely optional. If you do not create an account, your statistics remain stored locally in your browser only (see below).

Analytics Data (With Your Consent Only)

If you consent to analytics, we collect the following through Google Analytics:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Game interactions (new game, undo, hint usage, win/loss)
• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from anonymized IP)
• Referral source (how you found the site)

We do not collect analytics without your explicit consent. You can accept, decline, or change your preference at any time on the Manage Preferences page.

Game Statistics

If you are not logged in, your game statistics are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

If you create an account, your statistics are additionally synced to our servers so they are available across devices. You can delete your account at any time, which permanently removes your synced statistics from our servers.

Technical Data

When your browser connects to our servers, standard web server logs may capture your IP address, request timestamp, and page requested. These logs are used for security and performance monitoring, are retained for a short period, and are not linked to any personal profile.

How We Use Your Information

We use account data to:

• Authenticate you and maintain your session
• Sync your game statistics across devices
• Send transactional emails (e.g., password reset) — we do not send marketing email

We use analytics data (with consent) to:

• Understand which features players find most useful
• Diagnose and fix bugs
• Improve performance across different devices and browsers

We do not use any data for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar browser storage. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

In summary:

• Functional storage (always active): Stores your consent preference and game statistics locally in your browser. No data is sent to us.
• Analytics cookies (only with consent): Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) used to measure usage patterns. These are only set after you accept.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

When you consent to analytics, your usage data is processed by Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC). Google acts as a data processor on our behalf. We have configured Google Analytics with:

• IP anonymization enabled
• Do Not Track header respected
• Data sharing with Google advertising features disabled

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Data Processing Terms.

Data Retention

• Account data (email, hashed password, synced statistics) is retained for as long as your account exists. You may delete your account at any time, which permanently removes your data from our servers.
• Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
• Local storage data (game stats, consent preference) remains on your device until you clear it manually or through the Manage Preferences page.
• Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area and UK)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction — Request that we restrict processing of your data
• Data Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent — Withdraw analytics consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Delete personal information we have collected
• Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Non-Discrimination — We will not treat you differently for exercising your rights

We do not sell or share your personal information. To opt out of analytics, visit Do Not Sell My Info or Manage Preferences.

Children's Privacy

Internet Solitaire is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or to exercise your rights:

Email: legal@internetsolitaire.com

We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.