Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 25, 2026

1Information We Collect

Personal Information

Chessie collects limited personal information required to operate the Service:

  • •Account details such as email address and profile information depending on sign-in method
  • •Payment-related data handled securely by our payment providers for one-time purchases

Chess Board Data

Chessie processes chess board photos uploaded or captured by users to analyze matches and generate move suggestions.

  • •Chess board images taken with your device camera or uploaded from storage
  • •Move analysis and board position data generated locally on your device

Offline Processing

Chessie works offline. Chess board analysis and game processing stay on your device.

  • •Your chess photos and analysis data are not uploaded to external servers for processing
  • •Your game data stays private and under your control

Technical Information

We may collect limited technical information required for app functionality and support.

  • •Device and operating system information
  • •Crash reports and diagnostic data used to improve stability

Anonymous Usage Analytics

Chessie may send anonymous usage events (for example: app opened, scan started, paywall viewed) so we can improve the product.

We do not collect your phone number, contacts, files, or personal accounts. We also do not upload chess positions, PGNs, board photos, or Chess.com/Lichess usernames for analytics.

Local Storage

The app stores preferences and analysis history locally on your device to improve your experience and keep your data accessible offline.

2Purpose of Data Collection

  • •To scan and analyze chess matches
  • •To generate move recommendations using Stockfish
  • •To process payments and provide customer support
  • •To improve app stability, security, and performance
  • •To understand anonymous product usage and improve the Service

3Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information or chess data. Since analysis runs offline on your device, uploaded chess board photos and move analysis are not shared with external services for processing.

4Data Retention and Controls

Most chess analysis data remains stored locally on your device. You control deletion of locally stored content through your device settings or by uninstalling the app. For account or support requests, contact us at [email protected].

5Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates are effective when posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.

6Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]