Effective Date: 20 February 2026

MyChess.Events (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is an independent digital platform that provides structured access to publicly available chess tournament information worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you use our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or request.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visit

• Referring website

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Cookies and Consent

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Improve user experience

• Display relevant advertisements

Visitors in applicable jurisdictions are presented with a consent banner before non-essential cookies are activated.

You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent interface.

3. Advertising (Google AdSense)

MyChess.Events uses Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Serve personalized or non-personalized ads

• Measure advertising performance

• Detect and prevent fraud

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Users may manage ad personalization preferences through Google Ads Settings.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Analytics tools collect aggregated and anonymized data to improve functionality and content.

5. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve website functionality

• Maintain security

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

6. Data Sharing

Information may be shared only with:

• Hosting providers

• Analytics providers

• Advertising partners

• Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties process data under their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

Personal information submitted through the contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry or fulfill legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data.

However, no online transmission method is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal data

• Correction or deletion requests

• Withdrawal of consent

• Objection to certain processing activities

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@mychess.events

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The updated version will always be published on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: info@mychess.events