Chess Review Pro

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: August 3, 2025

At ChessReviewPro, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our chess analysis tool and website.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you contact us or create an account, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Contact information
  • Payment details (for premium services)

Automatically Collected Data

Through cookies and similar technologies:

  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website details

Game Analysis Data

When you submit chess games for analysis:

  • PGN files and move histories
  • Game metadata (players, event, date)
  • Analysis results and evaluations

Advertising and AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site. AdSense uses:

  • Cookies: To serve personalized ads based on your browsing history
  • Device identifiers: To recognize your device across services
  • IP addresses: For geographic ad targeting
  • Behavioral data: To determine ad relevance

Your Advertising Choices

You can control ad personalization through:

Non-personalized ads still use contextual information and cookies for:

  • Frequency capping
  • Aggregate reporting
  • Fraud prevention

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Consent storage

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve our service:

  • Google Analytics: _ga, _gid
  • Hotjar: _hjSession*

Advertising Cookies

Used by AdSense and partners:

  • __gads (Google AdSense)
  • IDE (DoubleClick)
  • _fbp (Facebook Pixel)
  • NID (Google preferences)

Cookie lifespan:

  • Session cookies: Expire when browser closes
  • Persistent cookies: Up to 2 years

Your Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

European Union (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

California (CCPA/CPRA)

As a California resident, you have:

  • Right to know what personal data is collected
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal data
  • Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at makshtine@gmail.com

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

  • Email: makshtine@gmail.com
  • Mailing Address: Beirut, Lebanon

Response time: We acknowledge requests within 48 hours and resolve within 30 days

Data Security Measures

We implement enterprise-grade security including:

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication protocols

Data Retention Policy

We retain different types of information for specific periods:

  • Account data: Until account deletion
  • Game analysis data: 30 days
  • Analytics data: 26 months
  • Advertising data: 18 months

Policy Updates

We will notify users of material changes through:

  • Website banners
  • Email notifications
  • Dashboard alerts

Thank you for using ChessReviewPro. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, valuable service for chess players worldwide.