1. Introduction

ChessVault ("we", "us", or "our") is a chess association based in Mersin, Turkey. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at chessvault.me.

2. Information We Collect

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and browser type to improve our service.
• Comments: If you submit comments on articles or games, your display name and comment content are stored.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for basic site functionality. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Track viewership for live matches and articles
• Improve user experience
• Display community comments

4. Data Storage

Data is stored securely using Supabase cloud infrastructure. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your data to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

We may link to external sites such as our blog at thechessvault.blogspot.com. These sites have their own privacy policies that we encourage you to review.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at contact@chessvault.me.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@chessvault.me or visit our Contact page.