1. Introduction
Chess ("the App", "we", "us") is a chess game for Android. We respect your privacy and aim to collect as little information as possible. The App has no account system and does not ask you for your name, email address or any other personal details to play.
By installing and using the App you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the App.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide
The App does not require registration and does not collect personal information such as your name, address or phone number. If you contact us for support, we will receive the email address you write from and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically by third parties
The App displays advertising supplied by Google AdMob. To serve ads, these partners may automatically collect information such as your device's advertising identifier, IP address, general location (derived from IP), device model and operating system, and interaction with ads. This information is collected by the advertising partner, not stored by us.
3. Information stored on your device
Your game experience is stored locally on your device using the app's own storage. This includes:
- App settings (theme, board style, piece set, sound, haptics);
- Statistics such as wins, losses, draws, streaks and ratings;
- Saved and recently played games;
- A local launch counter used to decide when ads begin.
This information stays on your device. It is removed if you clear the App's data or uninstall the App. It is not transmitted to us.
4. How we use information
- To run the game and remember your preferences;
- To record your progress and statistics;
- To display advertising that keeps the App free;
- To respond to support requests you send us.
5. Third-party services
The App uses the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:
- Google AdMob — advertising. policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Google Play Services — app distribution and platform services. policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Firebase — app infrastructure. firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Google Play — purchase, install and review services. policies.google.com/privacy
When you use the share feature to send a game or position, the content is passed to the app you choose to share it with. We do not receive a copy.
6. Advertising & your choices
Ads are provided by Google AdMob and may be personalised based on your advertising identifier. You can control or reset this identifier, and opt out of personalised advertising, in your Android device settings (for example, Settings → Privacy → Ads). You can also review Google's ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
Where required by law, we ask for your consent before serving personalised ads, and you may change or withdraw that consent at any time through the consent options presented in the App or your device settings.
7. Children's privacy
The App is suitable for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can address it.
8. Data retention
Data stored on your device remains until you delete it, clear the App's data, or uninstall the App. Support emails are kept only for as long as needed to resolve your request.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to personalised advertising. Because the App does not maintain an account for you, most of your data lives only on your device and can be removed by clearing the App's data. For any other request, contact us using the details below.
10. Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information the App handles. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International transfers
Third-party providers such as Google may process information on servers located in countries other than your own. Where they do, they rely on appropriate safeguards as described in their own privacy policies.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:
- Email: hin.ratha10@gmail.com