1. Introduction

Welcome to Random Chess ("we", "us", or "our"), available at randomchess.org. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and display name.
Game Data: We store your game history, moves, ratings, and results to provide the chess service.
Push Notifications: With your permission, we send push notifications to your device to alert you about game challenges and results. You can withdraw consent at any time via your device settings.
Waitlist Data: If you join our waitlist, we store your email address and optionally your name.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and operate the chess platform
To maintain your rating and game history
To send push notifications about game challenges and results (only if you grant permission)
To notify waitlist members when the app launches
To respond to support requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Base44: Our application infrastructure, hosting, and push notification provider.

Our application is built and operates on the Base44 platform (Base44, Inc.). All user data, including email addresses submitted during registration or login, are processed via Base44's infrastructure to ensure application functionality and user account management.

By using this application, you acknowledge that your personal data (email address) is transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States. This transfer is technically necessary for the operation of the game. Data safety is maintained in accordance with legal standards and Data Processing Agreements (DPA) between us and the infrastructure provider.

Due to the technical configuration of the Base44 platform infrastructure, information submitted through in-app forms (including registration emails) may be utilized by the platform provider for system optimization and AI model training. This processing is performed by the infrastructure provider in compliance with their security and trust standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Game history is kept indefinitely to maintain your rating history. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Withdraw consent for push notifications at any time via your device settings
Opt out of the waitlist by contacting us

7. Children's Privacy

Random Chess is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Random Chess Arena Support

support@randomchess.org