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Privacy Policy — ChessMelody

Last updated: February 2026

ChessMelody is a web-based creative platform that generates visual and musical content based on publicly available chess game data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and stored.

1. Information You Provide

When creating an account, you may provide information such as an email address, username, and password. You may also provide public chess usernames to generate content.

2. Public Chess Data

ChessMelody retrieves publicly available chess game data from third-party platforms such as Chess.com and Lichess using official or publicly accessible APIs. Only public game data is accessed.

3. Account Data & Saved Content

If you create an account, we may store:

  • Your account credentials (securely hashed passwords)
  • Saved favorite games
  • Generated melodies or GIF content
  • Preferences and settings
This information is used solely to provide platform functionality.

4. Advertising

ChessMelody may display advertisements. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand general usage patterns, improve performance, and enhance the user experience. Analytics data is collected in aggregate form.

6. Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical measures are implemented to protect stored data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

Account data and saved content are retained as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Third-Party Platforms

ChessMelody is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chess.com, Lichess, or any chess organization. Use of public data remains subject to those platforms’ terms.

9. Children’s Privacy

ChessMelody does not knowingly collect personal information from children under applicable legal age requirements.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates.

Questions? Contact: yohapps.dev@gmail.com