Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 23, 2026

Introduction

At TrySolitaire, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our collection of solitaire and puzzle games. TrySolitaire offers both local-only gameplay (no account required) and optional cloud-synced features (requires account).

Information We Collect

Without an Account (Local Storage Only)

If you play without creating an account, we store the following information locally on your device:

• Game statistics - Games played, wins, best times, win streaks for each game variant
• Game preferences - Card style selection, draw mode settings, sound preferences
• Game state - Current game in progress, move history for undo functionality
• Initial game deals - Saved for restart functionality

Important: This data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and is not transmitted to any server.

With an Account (Cloud Storage)

If you create an account, we collect and store the following on our servers:

• Account information:
  • Username (required, publicly visible on leaderboards)
  • PIN (required, stored as a secure hash - we cannot see your actual PIN)
  • Email address (optional, used for account recovery)
  • Country code (optional, displayed as a flag on leaderboards)
• Gameplay data:
  • Game statistics (games played, wins, best times, streaks)
  • Leaderboard entries (scores, times, move counts)
  • Achievement progress and unlocked achievements
  • Level progression and XP earned
  • Game event history (individual game results for statistics)
• Preferences: Card styles, game options, and other settings synced across devices
• Technical data: Session tokens, last login time, sync timestamps

Anonymous Usage Statistics

We collect anonymous, aggregated gameplay statistics to improve our games and provide interesting insights to players. This includes:

• Overall win rates across all players
• Average game completion times
• Popular game variants and difficulty levels
• General gameplay patterns

This data is fully anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual players. You can opt out of anonymous analytics at any time through the game settings.

Behavioral Analytics (Microsoft Clarity)

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how players interact with our games. Clarity records anonymized session replays and aggregate behavior — for example, where players click, scroll, hover, or get stuck — so we can spot usability issues and improve the experience.

Clarity is configured to:

• Mask text input and personal content before recording
• Collect no information that identifies you as an individual
• Honor your browser's "Do Not Track" and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. No data is sent if either is on
• Honor our in-game opt-out — disabling anonymous analytics in the Privacy tab of game settings also disables Clarity

Data collected by Clarity is processed by Microsoft Corporation under the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can review Microsoft's documentation at the Clarity cookie list.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and understand how players find and use the site. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect pseudonymous identifiers and usage data (such as pages viewed, games played, and approximate location). This helps us improve the games and, together with our advertising partner, support the free operation of the site.

We operate Google Analytics with Consent Mode: in regions that require it (such as the EEA, UK, and Switzerland), analytics and advertising cookies are only set after you consent through the consent banner. You can also disable analytics at any time in the Privacy tab of game settings. We honor your browser's "Do Not Track" and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Data collected is processed by Google under the Google Privacy Policy; you can control ad personalization in your Google Ad Settings.

How We Use Your Information

Local Data (No Account)

Local data is used solely to:

• Track your personal game statistics
• Remember your preferences
• Enable game features (undo, restart, hints)

Cloud Data (With Account)

When you create an account, we use your data to:

• Provide cloud sync - Synchronize your progress across multiple devices
• Display leaderboards - Show your username, scores, and country flag publicly
• Track achievements - Record your achievement progress and unlocks
• Level progression - Calculate and display your level and XP
• Account recovery - Send PIN reset emails (if email provided)
• Anti-cheat - Detect and prevent fraudulent score submissions
• Service improvement - Aggregate anonymous statistics to improve the games

Public Information

If you create an account and use leaderboards, the following information will be publicly visible:

• Your username
• Your game scores, times, and rankings
• Your country flag (if provided)
• Your level and achievements (may be visible in certain features)

Your email address, PIN, and other account details are never publicly visible.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Local data (without account):

• Stored in your browser's localStorage
• Never transmitted to any server
• Protected by browser same-origin policy
• Can be cleared through browser settings
• Not backed up - clearing browser data deletes it permanently

Cloud Storage

Account data (with account):

• Stored on secure servers hosted by Cloudflare
• PINs are hashed using industry-standard algorithms (never stored in plain text)
• Data transmitted using HTTPS encryption
• Session tokens expire for security
• Access restricted to authenticated requests only

Data Retention

• Local data: Retained until you clear your browser data
• Account data: Retained as long as your account exists
• Game history: Retained for statistics and anti-cheat purposes
• Deleted accounts: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion request

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare: Hosting, content delivery, and DDoS protection
• Cloudflare D1: Database storage for account and game data
• Cloudflare Web Analytics: Privacy-friendly, cookieless pageview measurement
• Microsoft Clarity: Anonymized behavioral analytics (heatmaps and session replays) to help us improve usability. Honors Do Not Track and our in-game opt-out — see the section above for details.
• Google Analytics 4: Traffic and usage measurement — see the Google Analytics section above. Runs under Consent Mode and respects the in-game opt-out and Do Not Track.
• Google AdSense: We may display non-intrusive ads to support the free operation of our games. When ads are shown, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve and personalize ads and to limit how often you see them. Ads are clearly labeled and will never interfere with gameplay. You can control ad personalization through the consent banner, your Google Ad Settings, or your browser settings.

We do not:

• Use social media tracking pixels
• Sell your personal data to third parties

Cookies

TrySolitaire uses the following types of cookies and storage:

• Essential (localStorage): For game data, preferences, and session tokens for authentication (if logged in). These are required for the site to function.
• Analytics cookies (Microsoft Clarity & Google Analytics): Clarity sets a small number of first-party cookies (such as _clck and _clsk), and Google Analytics sets cookies (such as _ga) to recognize returning sessions and measure usage. These are not set if you have enabled "Do Not Track," opted out of analytics in the Privacy tab, or declined consent where consent is required.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): When ads are shown, Google and its partners may set cookies. These serve and personalize ads and cap how often you see one. Where consent is required (such as in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland) they are only set after you consent. You can manage personalized advertising through the consent banner, your Google Ad Settings, or your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our games are suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Account creation is optional and requires only a username and PIN. We recommend parents supervise their children's use of online features.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Play without an account: Full gameplay without providing any personal information
• Access your data: View your account information and statistics
• Clear local data: Delete local storage through your browser settings
• Correct your data: Request correction of inaccurate account information
• Delete your account: Request complete deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt out of leaderboards: Stop participating in public rankings at any time
• Opt out of analytics: Disable anonymous usage data collection through the game settings
• Withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent for analytics or ad cookies at any time. Gameplay is not affected

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, the UK, and Switzerland, we rely on these legal bases:

• Contract: We process account data to provide the features you sign up for — cloud sync and leaderboards
• Consent: Analytics and ad cookies are set only after you agree through the consent banner
• Legitimate interests: Site security, anti-cheat, and anonymous stats that help us improve the games

You may also object to processing or ask us to restrict it. And you can complain to your local data protection authority at any time.

US State Privacy Rights

Some US states, like California, grant extra privacy rights. You can ask to know, access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. We will never treat you worse for using these rights. The section "Information We Collect" above lists what we gather. We collect it from you directly and use it only as described in this policy.

We do not sell your personal information. When ads run, ad cookies may count as "sharing" under the California Privacy Rights Act. You can opt out through the consent banner or your Google Ad Settings. You can also turn on Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser. We honor GPC — when it is on, we do not load analytics or ad tags.

International Users

Our servers are located globally through Cloudflare's network. By creating an account, you consent to your data being processed and stored in data centers that may be located in different countries.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Significant changes may be communicated through the website.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, email us at [email protected] or see our Credits page.

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