Privacy Policy - ChessNova

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChessNova. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

2. Information We Collect

As our service currently operates without user accounts, we collect a very limited amount of information:

Voluntarily Provided Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us via email (e.g., at [email protected] or [email protected]). This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically collect standard log data when you access the site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you have viewed. This information is used for analytics, security, and to ensure the proper functioning of our Service.
Game Data: We log all moves made in games played on our platform. This data is essential for the operation of the Service and for enforcing our Fair Play Policy. This data is not linked to personal identifiers unless a fair play investigation is required.

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
To improve, personalize, and expand our website.
To understand and analyze how you use our website.
To respond to your questions and comments sent via email.
To monitor game integrity and enforce our Terms of Service and Fair Play Policy.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information we collect, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].