Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

3D Chess Media, LLC respects the privacy of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you visit 3DChessMedia.com, contact 3D Chess Media, submit information through our website, or otherwise interact with us. This policy applies to the 3D Chess Media corporate website. Individual websites within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio may maintain separate privacy policies governing information collected through those properties.

Information We May Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the website. We may collect information in several ways.

Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide information when you: Contact us, Submit a form, Request information, Discuss a partnership, Make a business inquiry, Request research or services, Communicate with us by email, and Request vendor or procurement information. Information you provide may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Company name
Job title
Website
Business address
Information about your organization
Information about a potential project
Partnership information
Procurement information
Other information contained in your message

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a general website contact form unless it is necessary for the purpose of your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This can include:

Internet Protocol address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Approximate geographic location
Date and time of access
Navigation patterns
Website interactions
Other standard technical and analytics information

This information may be collected through: Server logs, Cookies, Analytics services, and Similar technologies. We generally use this information to understand website performance, maintain security, analyze usage, and improve the website.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

3DChessMedia.com may use cookies or similar technologies.

Cookies are small files that can be placed on your device when you visit a website. They may be used for purposes such as: Website functionality, Security, Performance, Analytics, Remembering preferences, and Understanding website usage. Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers used to operate or analyze the website. Depending on your browser and location, you may be able to:

Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Limit certain tracking technologies
Change browser privacy settings

Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with 3DChessMedia.com. Analytics information may include: Page views, Traffic sources, Device information, Browser information, Approximate location, Session duration, Navigation behavior, and Website interactions. We use this information to:

Improve website performance
Understand which pages are useful
Identify technical issues
Understand how visitors discover the website
Improve navigation and content
Evaluate marketing activity

Analytics providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

How We May Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries
Communicate with prospective clients
Communicate with partners
Evaluate business opportunities
Evaluate partnership opportunities
Provide requested information
Manage business relationships
Support vendor onboarding
Support procurement activities
Improve the website
Analyze website performance
Maintain website security
Prevent fraud or misuse
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce agreements
Protect the rights of 3D Chess Media and others

We may also use information for other purposes reasonably related to the purpose for which it was provided.

Business and Partnership Inquiries

If you contact 3D Chess Media regarding: A strategic partnership, A referral relationship, A research collaboration, A technology opportunity, A publishing opportunity, A business acquisition, An investment opportunity, Vendor registration, Government procurement, and A client engagement. we may retain the information you provide as part of our business records. We may also share relevant information internally or with appropriate partners when reasonably necessary to evaluate or pursue the opportunity. We do not intend to publicly disclose confidential business information submitted to us without authorization.

However, you should not assume that a general inquiry automatically creates a confidential, fiduciary, attorney-client, or other protected relationship. If information requires formal confidentiality protection, an appropriate written agreement should be established.

3D Chess Media does not sell personal information to advertisers as part of the ordinary operation of this corporate website. We may share information with third parties in limited circumstances. These may include:

Service Providers

We may use third-party providers for functions such as: Website hosting, Cloud infrastructure, Email, Analytics, Security, Customer relationship management, Form processing, Data storage, Business communications, and Technical support. These providers may process information as necessary to provide services to us.

Business Partners

If you contact us regarding a business opportunity involving another company or strategic partner, relevant information may be shared with that organization when reasonably necessary to evaluate or pursue the opportunity. For example, if you ask 3D Chess Media to help identify an appropriate technology, marketing, publishing, or research partner, we may share information necessary to facilitate that introduction.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is required to:

Comply with law
Respond to legal process
Respond to a court order
Respond to a government request
Protect our legal rights
Protect the rights or safety of others
Investigate fraud
Enforce an agreement
Address security threats

Business Transactions

If 3D Chess Media or one of its assets is involved in:

A merger
Acquisition
Sale
Financing
Reorganization
Transfer of assets
Due diligence process

Information associated with the relevant business may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate legal and contractual protections.

The 3D Chess Media Portfolio

3D Chess Media operates multiple digital properties. These currently include: LLM Authority Index, CiteWorks Studio, Aging In Place Index, Credit Consensus Index, Life Insurance Consensus Index, Mortgage Consensus Index, Home Services Consensus Index, Business Software Consensus Index, Home Improvement Consensus Index, Moving Consensus Index, and Hosting Consensus Index. Each property may collect information for different purposes. For example: CiteWorks Studio may collect information from prospective clients., LLM Authority Index may collect information related to research, subscriptions, dashboards, or business inquiries., and Consumer research properties may collect affiliate, newsletter, lead-generation, or analytics information..

The privacy policy posted on the individual property governs information collected directly through that website unless otherwise stated.

Links to Other Websites

3DChessMedia.com may link to websites operated by:

Portfolio properties
Partners
Publishers
Vendors
Research organizations
Government agencies
Technology providers
Other third parties

We do not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites. When you leave 3DChessMedia.com, the privacy policy of the destination website applies. We encourage visitors to review the privacy practices of websites where they provide personal information.

Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Some websites within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio may participate in affiliate marketing, advertising, lead generation, sponsorships, or other commercial arrangements. Those activities may involve tracking technologies used to attribute referrals, leads, or transactions. The specific property involved should provide disclosures appropriate to its business model. For more information about the broader commercial relationships within the portfolio, please review:

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Email Communications

If you contact 3D Chess Media by email, we may retain: Your email address, Your message, Attachments, Our response, and Related correspondence. We may use that information to continue the business relationship or respond to future inquiries. If you receive marketing communications from us, you may request that we stop sending promotional messages. Business, contractual, transactional, legal, or administrative communications may still be sent where appropriate.

Information Security

3D Chess Media takes reasonable steps intended to protect information under our control. These measures may include administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the type of information involved. However, no internet transmission, website, email system, cloud service, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should therefore use appropriate caution when transmitting sensitive information electronically.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to inquiries
Maintain business relationships
Maintain contractual records
Maintain financial records
Support legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Protect our rights
Maintain security
Support legitimate business purposes

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, applicable law may give you certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to request:

Access to personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of certain information
Information about how data is used
Information about categories of third parties receiving data
Restriction of certain processing
Objection to certain processing
Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions. To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on the circumstances and whether the relevant law applies to a particular activity, those rights may include requests concerning:

Categories of personal information collected
Sources of personal information
Purposes for collection or use
Categories of third parties receiving information
Access
Correction
Deletion
Certain sharing or sale practices

3D Chess Media does not intend to discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights. Because different websites within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio may have different data practices, requests concerning a particular website should identify the property involved.

International Visitors

3D Chess Media is a U.S.-based company. If you access our website from outside the United States, information you provide may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Privacy protections and legal requirements may differ between jurisdictions. Where applicable law provides specific rights, we will address valid requests as required.

Children's Privacy

3DChessMedia.com is a corporate and business website.

It is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through this corporate website. If you believe a child has provided personal information through 3DChessMedia.com, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.

Do Not Submit Confidential Legal Information

3D Chess Media is not a law firm. Mark B. Huntley, J.D. previously practiced law but does not provide legal advice through 3D Chess Media or this website. Submitting information through this website does not create:

An attorney-client relationship
A fiduciary relationship
A professional advisory relationship
A confidential legal relationship

If you require legal advice, consult an appropriately qualified attorney.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes may be made to reflect: New website functionality, New business activities, Changes in technology, Changes in service providers, Changes in legal requirements, and Changes within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio. When material changes are made, the updated version may be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us About Privacy

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

3D Chess Media, LLC

Business Address 701 S. Carson St., Suite 200 Carson City, NV 89701 United States

Mailing Address 1309 Coffeen Ave., Suite 1200 Sheridan, WY 82801 United States

Email Valerie@3DChessMedia.com

Telephone 949-309-0024

When contacting us about information associated with a particular property within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio, please identify the website involved.

For additional information, please review:

Portfolio & Ownership Disclosure