Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Orichess, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our skill-based chess gaming platform.

Important: Orichess is a skill-based gaming platform with no gambling or real money transactions. We collect only the minimal information necessary to provide you with the best chess gaming experience.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you pre-register or create an account, we may collect:

Email address (required for account creation and notifications)
Name or username (for personalization and leaderboards)
Profile picture (optional, for avatar display)
Country/region (for regional tournaments and compliance)

Game Data

To provide our chess gaming services, we collect:

Game history and moves (for analysis and improvement suggestions)
Chess rating and skill level (for fair matchmaking)
OC coins balance and transaction history (for reward tracking)
Achievement progress and statistics (for gamification)
Tournament participation and results (for leaderboards)

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

Device information (type, operating system, app version)
Network information (IP address, connection type)
Usage analytics (time spent, features used, crash reports)
Anti-cheat data (game timing, move patterns for fair play)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Core Platform Services

Account Management: Create and maintain your account
Matchmaking: Pair you with players of similar skill levels
Game Analysis: Provide post-game analysis and improvement suggestions
Reward System: Track OC coins and manage redemptions

Fair Play and Security

Cheat Detection: Monitor games for unusual patterns or engine assistance
Account Security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
Platform Integrity: Ensure fair competition for all players

Communication and Updates

Service Notifications: Important updates about your account or games
Marketing Communications: New features, tournaments, and promotions (with your consent)
Customer Support: Respond to your questions and resolve issues

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that help us operate our platform (cloud hosting, email services, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Public Information: Leaderboards, tournament results, and game statistics (using your chosen username)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Chess Engine Analysis: Stockfish (open-source, no data sharing)
Cloud Hosting: Industry-standard providers with strong security
Email Services: For account and marketing communications
Voucher Providers: For reward redemption (minimal data sharing)

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
Secure servers with regular security updates
Multi-factor authentication for admin access
Regular security audits and penetration testing

Operational Safeguards

Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Employee training on data protection and privacy
Incident response procedures for data breaches
Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@orichess.com

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account Information: Until account deletion or 5 years of inactivity
Game History: Up to 7 years for analysis and anti-cheat purposes
Financial Records: Up to 7 years as required by law (OC coins transactions)
Support Communications: Up to 3 years for quality assurance
Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity

Children's Privacy

Orichess is designed to be safe for users of all ages. However, we take special care with children's privacy:

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
Users under 18 must have parental consent to create an account
No direct communication features between users (to prevent inappropriate contact)
No real money transactions or gambling elements
Educational focus on chess skill development

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@orichess.com

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Adequate security measures in all locations
Compliance with applicable data protection laws
Standard contractual clauses with service providers
Regular review of international partners and their security practices

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

We will post the updated policy on our website
We will update the "Last updated" date
For significant changes, we will notify you via email
Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of changes