Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly, as well as data generated through your use of the Platform:

Account Information

• Name, email address, and username
• Profile information (avatar, bio, country)
• Authentication credentials (managed securely via Clerk)

Game Data

• Chess games played, moves, and timestamps
• Ratings, rankings, and performance statistics
• Game analysis results and coaching interactions

Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Usage patterns, session duration, and feature interactions
• Error logs and performance metrics

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Match you with opponents and manage game sessions
• Generate AI-powered game analysis and personalized coaching
• Detect cheating and enforce our Fair Play Policy
• Send service notifications and optional marketing communications
• Analyze usage trends to improve user experience

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting (Vercel), authentication (Clerk), payment processing (Stripe), and analytics providers
• Chess.com: When you use our import feature, limited data is exchanged via their public API
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3), encryption at rest, and regular security audits.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to promptly addressing any security incidents.

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your game data in PGN format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@playchess.tech. We will respond within 30 days.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Essential cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. You may manage your preferences for non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

The Platform integrates with the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Clerk — Authentication and user management
• Stripe — Payment processing
• Vercel — Hosting and edge computing
• Chess.com API — Game import functionality

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Users between 13 and 18 may use the Platform with parental consent. Parents may contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's information.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us: