Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Anarchy Chess, we collect the information necessary to operate the service safely and reliably:

• Account Information: If you sign up with Google, we store your email address. If you sign up with Discord, we store your Discord user ID.
• Profile Information: Your username, avatar, "about me" description, and other profile details.
• Gameplay Data: Information required to manage matches, ratings, quests, and other features.
• IP Address: Used initially to set your country flag; you may change this later in your settings.
• In-Game Chat: Messages are saved privately for moderation purposes and are not publicly visible.
• Cookies and Tracking: We do not use cookies for advertising. Session cookies or similar technologies may be used solely to keep you logged in or provide basic site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Anarchy Chess service.
• Prevent abuse, fraud, and violations of our rules.
• Maintain a safe and secure community environment.

3. Data Retention

All profile information is kept while your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, your profile data will be removed, but match history will be retained to preserve game records. Technical logs may be retained for a limited period for security and auditing purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

• We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties. Your data is used solely to operate and improve Anarchy Chess.
• We use analytics services to monitor and improve the performance of Anarchy Chess. The data collected is aggregated and used solely for performance analysis.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Children's Privacy

Anarchy Chess is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

6. Account Deletion

You may request the deletion of your account at any time by contacting us on Reddit through a direct message. To verify your identity, you may be asked to place a unique code provided by us in your profile's "About Me" section. Once verified, your personal profile information will be removed, but your game history will remain to maintain accurate records.

7. Your Agreement

By using Anarchy Chess, you agree that the information we collect will be stored and used as described above to operate and improve the service, prevent abuse, and maintain community safety.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of Anarchy Chess after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach us on Reddit through a direct message.