Privacy Policy

1. Terms of Service – OnlineChess.io

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Welcome to OnlineChess.io (“Service”). By accessing or using our website, mobile apps, or services, you (“User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Use of Service

You must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or have parental consent).
• Create an account with accurate information.
• Not use the Service for illegal, abusive, or harmful activities.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

2. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Any activity under your account is your responsibility.

We reserve the right to restrict or close accounts that engage in:

• Cheating
• Engine assistance
• Rating manipulation
• Abuse, harassment, or spam

3. Intellectual Property

All content on OnlineChess.io—including code, design, logos, and databases—is the property of OnlineChess.io.

You may not copy, distribute, modify, or sell any part of our Service without permission.

4. Game & Tournament Rules

By participating in games or tournaments:

• You agree to play fairly
• You allow us to record, publish, and analyze your games
• You accept that rating changes are final and cannot be reversed except in cases of technical error

5. Paid Features

Some features may include:

• Premium accounts
• Tournament entry fees
• Credit purchases

Payments are handled through third-party processors. Refund policies are determined by the payment platform (Google/Apple/Stripe/etc.).

6. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided “as is.”

We are not liable for:

• Downtime or technical issues
• Lost data
• Rating changes
• User-generated content
• Any indirect or consequential damages

7. Termination

We may suspend or delete accounts that violate Terms or harm the community.

You may request account deletion anytime by contacting support@onlinechess.io.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time, with changes effective immediately upon posting.

9. Contact

📧 Email: support@onlinechess.io

2. Cookie Policy – OnlineChess.io

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OnlineChess.io uses cookies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Essential Cookies

Enable login sessions, security, and basic features.
Cannot be disabled.

2.2. Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze user behavior and improve the Service.
Examples: Google Analytics, Matomo.

2.3. Functional Cookies

Save preferences such as language or theme.

2.4. Advertising Cookies

Used for showing relevant ads (if ads are enabled).

3. How to Manage Cookies

You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Blocking cookies may limit functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some partners may place cookies:

• Google
• Cloudflare
• Payment providers

We do not control third-party cookies.

5. Updates

We may modify this Cookie Policy; updates will appear here.

3. GDPR-Compliant Version

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GDPR Compliance Statement – OnlineChess.io

OnlineChess.io processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).

1. Data Controller

OnlineChess.io
Email: support@onlinechess.io

We are responsible for determining why and how your personal data is processed.

2. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on the following lawful bases:

• Contract: to provide the chess service
• Consent: for analytics, cookies, newsletters, marketing
• Legitimate Interest: prevent cheating, maintain platform integrity
• Legal Obligation: comply with applicable laws

3. User Rights Under GDPR

EU users have the right to:

• Access their data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise rights, contact: support@onlinechess.io

4. Data Transfers Outside EU

Your data may be stored on servers outside the EU.
When this occurs, we use safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
• Verified GDPR-compliant service providers

5. Data Protection Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures including:

• Encryption
• Secure HTTPS
• Access controls
• Regular security audits

6. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach, affected users and relevant authorities will be notified within the legally required timeframe.

7. Data Retention (GDPR Specific)

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for:

• Account management
• Game and rating integrity
• Legal compliance

Users may request data deletion anytime.