Thank you for choosing to use ChessTimer.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard any information you provide when visiting our website, https://chesstimer.org/ (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
A. Automatically Collected Data
When you access the Site, our servers may automatically record certain information, such as:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and settings
- Date and time of your request
- Pages you visit on our Site
This information is used to help us analyze how users interact with our Site and improve overall performance.
B. Cookies
We may use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use the Site, and tailor content to your interests. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
2. How We Use Your Information
We primarily use collected data to:
- Operate and Maintain the Site – Ensure that our services function correctly and securely.
- Improve User Experience – Analyze user behavior to optimize features and site performance.
- Respond to Inquiries – Provide customer support if you contact us with questions or feedback.
We do not sell or rent any of your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers) to help monitor and improve the Site. These third parties may collect or process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies. We strive to use reputable, secure third-party service providers and limit the data they can access.
4. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email address below.
5. Security
We prioritize the security of your information. While we take reasonable measures to protect data collected through the Site, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
6. Children’s Privacy
ChessTimer.org does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our records as quickly as possible.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: ranknear.ail@gmail.com