Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 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.

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
• Advertising partners: We display minimal, non-intrusive ads to support the free operation of our games. Our advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve relevant ads. These ads are clearly labeled and will never interfere with gameplay. You can manage your ad preferences through your browser settings or the opt-out links provided by our ad partners.

We do not use:

• Social media tracking pixels
• Third-party analytics services that track individual users

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.
• Advertising cookies: Our advertising partners may set cookies to serve relevant, non-intrusive ads and to limit the number of times you see an ad. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or through the opt-out mechanisms provided by our ad partners.

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
• 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

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, please contact us through our Credits page.

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