Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to VersaChess ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our chess platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use VersaChess. The personal information we may collect includes:

• Nickname or username
• Session ID (stored locally in your browser)
• Game preferences and settings

Usage Information

We may also collect information about how you use VersaChess, including:

• Game data (moves, positions, timestamps)
• Game results and statistics
• Access codes you create or use
• Device and browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To provide and maintain our platform
• To enable you to play and track chess games
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To personalize your experience
• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities

4. Data Storage

VersaChess uses AWS Amplify as our backend service. Your data is stored in AWS databases and processed in accordance with AWS's security standards. We also store some information locally in your browser using localStorage to improve your experience.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described below:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as AWS for hosting and data storage.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.

6. Public Game Information

Please be aware that any information you share in public games (such as your nickname and moves) may be visible to other users. We encourage you to use a nickname rather than your real name if you prefer to remain anonymous.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

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

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate information
• The right to delete your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

9. Children's Privacy

VersaChess is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this 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.

You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

privacy@versachess.com