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.