Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/31/2025

1. Introduction

Chessoro ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our chess learning platform services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you create an account or use our services:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Username or display name
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Profile preferences (board themes, piece sets, sound settings)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use Chessoro:

  • Game statistics and progress (puzzles solved, games played)
  • Feature usage patterns and preferences
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and general location data
  • Session data and timestamps
  • Game moves and analysis data

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. The cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and core functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Store your board themes, piece sets, and sound preferences
  • Authentication Cookies: Maintain your login session through Supabase
  • Local Storage: Cache game data and user preferences locally

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our chess learning platform
  • Account Management: To create and manage user accounts
  • Personalization: To save user preferences and customize the experience
  • Payment Processing: To process premium subscriptions (via Stripe)
  • Communication: To send important updates and support messages
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Services:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • Stripe: Payment processing for premium subscriptions
  • Vercel: Web hosting and deployment services

Legal Requirements:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect and defend our rights and property
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
  • To protect the personal safety of users or the public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/SSL
  • Secure authentication through Supabase
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and data minimization practices
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant Stripe

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at creativeeffort87@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Chessoro is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Chessoro may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Analytics and Performance

We may use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our platform. These services may collect information such as page views, session duration, and user interactions. This data helps us improve the user experience and platform performance.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and provide notice of material changes through the platform or via email. Your continued use of Chessoro after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: creativeeffort87@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and work to resolve any privacy-related concerns.