1. Introduction
Welcome to ChessMinds ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our chess analysis platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you subscribe to our premium service, we collect:
- Email address (for authentication and communication)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Account preferences and settings
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- Game data (moves, positions, analysis requests)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage patterns and preferences
- Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
2.3 Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences (such as board theme and settings), and improve your experience on our platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our chess analysis service
- To process your subscription payments
- To authenticate your account and manage access
- To save and retrieve your game history (premium users)
- To provide AI-powered analysis (premium users)
- To send you service-related communications (magic links, updates)
- To improve our services and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services including Stripe (payment processing), Supabase (authentication and database), and OpenAI (AI analysis). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication (magic links), and encrypted storage. Payment information is processed securely through Stripe and never stored on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you cancel your subscription, we will retain your data for a reasonable period to allow you to reactivate your account. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can access your personal information through your account.
- Correction: You can update your information at any time.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and data.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the information provided on our website.