Chessdock

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

1. Who we are

Chessdock (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a personalized chess training web app that turns your own game moments into puzzles. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while helping you improve.

2. Information we collect

  • Email address – for launch notifications, account access, and optional newsletters.
  • Usage data – anonymized data on how you use the site (via analytics tools like Plausible or Mixpanel).
  • Technical info – e.g. IP address, device/browser type, cookies, for security and sessions.

3. How we use your information

  • To provide and maintain the service.
  • To authenticate users.
  • To send you launch updates and optional news.
  • To analyze usage and improve Chessdock.
  • To ensure security and prevent fraud.

4. Legal basis for processing

  • Consent – when you opt-in to emails.
  • Contract necessity – to deliver services like account access.
  • Legitimate interest – for security, analytics, and feature improvement.

5. Cookies & tracking

We use essential cookies for user sessions and analytics cookies to understand usage. We don’t sell your data to advertisers. Visitors from the EU/EEA will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are used.

6. Third-party services

We may share data with trusted third parties such as:

  • Analytics (Plausible, Mixpanel, Google Analytics)
  • Email providers (e.g. Mailchimp)

All partners are privacy-compliant and use data only on our behalf.

7. Data retention

We store personal data (email, usage logs) only as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill launch notifications
  • To maintain user accounts
  • To comply with legal requirements

8. Your rights

If you’re in the EU/EEA or California, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct or update it
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing or restrict it
  • Obtain data portability

To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@chessdock.com.

9. International data transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your region (e.g. U.S.). We ensure GDPR-approved safeguards (like standard contractual clauses) are in place.

10. Children’s privacy

Chessdock is intended for users aged 13+. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has signed up, please contact us — we’ll take action.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy over time. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you by email or via a notice on our site. Last update: July 1, 2025.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions or privacy concerns, reach out to: