Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Chess Tournament Manager, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, or any other services provided by Chess Tournament Manager (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and date of birth.
• Chess-Related Information: This includes your chess rating, tournament history, game results, and other chess-related data.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, password, and other account details.
• Authentication Information: When you use third-party authentication services like Google or Facebook, we may receive certain information from these services, such as your name, email address, and profile picture.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including the pages you visit, the time and date of your visits, and the time spent on those pages.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system, and browser type.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods, including:

• Direct Interactions: Information you provide when you register for an account, participate in tournaments, fill out forms, or communicate with us.
• Automated Technologies: As you navigate through our Services, we may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
• Third-Party Sources: We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as Google and Facebook, when you use these services to authenticate with our platform.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• To process and manage tournament registrations and results
• To communicate with you about tournaments, updates, and other information
• To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To protect the security and integrity of our Services
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Tournament Organizers: If you participate in a tournament, your information may be shared with the tournament organizers.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

6. Third-Party Authentication

Our Services allow you to authenticate using third-party services such as Google and Facebook. When you choose to authenticate using these services, we may collect information that these services make available to us, such as your name, email address, and profile picture. The information we receive depends on the settings and privacy policies of these third-party services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to erase your personal information
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are 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 you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@chesstournamentmanager.com