Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Solitaire Blog ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit Solitaire Blog (the "Site"). We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the Site. If you submit a user rating for a website or game, we store an anonymous browser cookie identifier (a randomly generated ID) to prevent duplicate votes. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information through this process.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, our web server may automatically collect standard log data including:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is used for security monitoring, site performance analysis, and improving user experience. It is not used to personally identify you.

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Visitor Rating Cookie: A randomly generated anonymous identifier stored in your browser to record whether you have rated a particular website or game. This cookie does not contain personal information and expires after 365 days.
  • Theme Preference Cookie: Stores your light/dark theme preference in your browser's local storage so your preference persists between visits.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Prevent spam and abuse (e.g., duplicate ratings)
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve content
  • Ensure the technical security and stability of the Site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Links

The Site includes links to external solitaire websites and platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

4. Data Retention

Anonymous visitor rating records (cookie ID + rating value + timestamp) are retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our community ratings. Server log data is retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data and primarily store anonymous identifiers, most standard rights are satisfied by the nature of our data collection.

If you wish to have any data associated with your browser cookie removed, you can delete the cookie from your browser settings at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

7. 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 Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our About page for contact information.