Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025
Website: https://chess-grandmaster.com
Owner: Grandmaster Valery Filippov
Email: [email protected]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with chess-grandmaster.com.

By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and message details submitted via the contact form.
• Information you send when booking a lesson or requesting more details.

1. Automatically collected data:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via Google Analytics).
• Cookies that help us understand user behavior and improve website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Respond to your inquiries and lesson requests.
• Improve the website and user experience.
• Communicate important updates or changes to our services.
• Maintain website security and prevent spam or abuse.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and performance.
Cookies help remember your preferences and allow us to measure website traffic (for example, through Google Analytics).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use the following external services:

• Google Analytics — to analyze visitor behavior and traffic.
• Email services — to respond to your messages and send lesson confirmations.

Each third-party service follows its own privacy policy.
We do not control how those services collect or use information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and communication, or
• Comply with legal obligations.

If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights (EU and International Users)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to processing or withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to other chess platforms (e.g., Lichess, Chess.com, FIDE, USCF).
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled,
please contact:

Grandmaster Valery Filippov
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://chess-grandmaster.com