Effective Date: 01 August 2025 – https://cypruschess.org/
We care deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when using cypruschess.org.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:
When You Create an Account:
- Full Name
- Username
- Email Address
- Optional Bio
- Optional Profile and Cover Photos
When you submit forms:
- Full Name
- Username
- Submitted Content (Text, Images, Links, etc.)
- Any other information voluntarily provided
When you post content (community or blog posts, comments:
- Text and images you upload
- Any data you include in your posts or profile
Technical Data:
- IP Address
- Browser and device information
- Usage data (pages visited, interactions)
We do not use Google Analytics at this time, but we reserve the right to add it in the future. If we do, this policy will be updated.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and manage your account
- Publish your submitted content (with your name)
- Moderate posts and community interactions
- Improve and protect our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
Who Can See Your Data
We take steps to protect your privacy:
- Your email address is never visible to other users (even if technically stored).
- Other users can see your name, bio, and any content you choose to publish.
- Moderators and admins can access submitted forms and account details for support and moderation purposes.
Photos and Media
- Users may upload a profile photo, cover photo, or images within posts.
- All uploaded media must respect copyright and the rights of others.
- By uploading content, you confirm you have the right to share it.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external websites (e.g., tournament sites, club pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before interacting with them.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under this age. If we learn that we’ve unintentionally collected data from a child, we will delete it.
We currently do not verify age, so parents/guardians should monitor account creation.
How We Store Your Data
- Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by our web provider.
- We implement reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
- We do not share or sell your data to third parties.
Your Rights
Under GDPR (since we’re based in Cyprus), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, email: info@cypruschess.org
Data Retention
We retain user data as long as:
- Your account is active
- Your content is published
- Retention is required by legal or security reasons
You can delete your account by contacting us.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date and notify users if the changes are significant.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date and notify users if the changes are significant.
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