Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

At Chess Online, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our chess platform. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what information we collect and how we use it.

Data Collection

We collect minimal data to provide you with the best chess experience possible. Here's what we collect:

Game Data

We store your chess games, moves, and game history to provide features like game analysis and replay functionality.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our platform, such as which features are most popular and how users navigate our site.

Technical Information

We collect basic technical information like your browser type, device information, and IP address to ensure compatibility and security.

No Personal Information Required

You can use Chess Online without providing any personal information like your name, email, or phone number.

Data Usage

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

To provide and maintain our chess platform, including game functionality, AI opponents, and learning resources.

Platform Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform's performance, features, and user experience.

Security

To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats, and to ensure the integrity of our platform.

Game Features

To enable features like game history, move analysis, and personalized chess recommendations.

Third Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. However, we may share data in these limited circumstances:

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our platform is used, but this data is anonymized and aggregated.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, but only to the extent necessary for their services.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly, such as maintaining your game state and preferences.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve the user experience.

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your information:

Encryption

All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols to protect your information in transit.

Secure Storage

Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate access controls and regular security updates.

Access Controls

We limit access to your data to authorized personnel only, and all access is logged and monitored.

Regular Audits

We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure they meet current industry standards.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access

You can request information about what data we have collected about you and how it's being used.

Deletion

You can request that we delete your data, though some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes.

Correction

You can request corrections to any inaccurate data we have about you.

Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through ourAbout page.