When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device.

Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or services that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site.

We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”

We may also collect information when you register for or enquire about our chess coaching programs, demo classes, tournaments, workshops, camps, or other services.

When you register for or enquire about our chess coaching programs, demo classes, tournaments, workshops, camps, or other services, we may collect information including:

• Name
• Parent or guardian name
• Student's name and age
• Email address
• Phone number
• School or grade information
• Address
• Chess experience
• FIDE rating, where applicable
• Payment or transaction information

We refer to this information as “Registration Information.”

When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to both Device Information and Registration Information.

We use the Registration Information that we collect generally to provide and manage our chess coaching services.

This may include:

• Processing student registrations and enquiries.
• Maintaining student and parent records.
• Arranging classes, demo sessions, tournaments, camps, workshops, and related activities.
• Processing payments and maintaining transaction records.
• Providing confirmations and service-related communications.
• Managing academy operations and student participation.
• Communicating important updates regarding our services.
• Improving our website, programs, and user experience.

We may also use Device Information to understand how visitors interact with our Site, identify technical issues, improve website performance, and enhance our services.

“Cookies” are data files placed on your device or computer and may include an anonymous unique identifier.

“Log files” track actions occurring on the Site and may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring or exit pages, and date and time stamps.

“Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” may also be used to record information about how you browse and interact with the Site.

These technologies may help us improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour, and provide a better user experience.

We may share your Personal Information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business and provide our services.

These may include:

• Payment processing providers
• Website hosting providers
• Communication and messaging platforms
• Analytics providers
• Technology service providers
• Tournament and event service providers
• Other service providers where reasonably necessary

We may also use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve our services.

We may also share Personal Information where necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to a lawful request for information, or otherwise protect our rights, students, parents, employees, coaches, and users.

We may use Personal Information and Device Information to provide relevant advertisements or marketing communications about Battle Chess Skool programs, chess classes, tournaments, camps, workshops, and other services that may be of interest to you.

You may opt out of certain targeted advertising or marketing services through the relevant third-party service providers or by contacting us directly.

Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

Battle Chess Skool provides chess education and related services to children and students.

Where a student is a minor, information may be collected from or provided with the knowledge or authorization of the student's parent or legal guardian, as appropriate.

Information relating to minors is collected and used primarily for educational, administrative, communication, tournament, safety, and service-related purposes.

Battle Chess Skool may photograph or record students, parents, coaches, and participants during classes, tournaments, workshops, camps, award ceremonies, and other academy activities.

Where appropriate and required, we may obtain consent before using identifiable photographs or videos.

Such content may be used for academy documentation, educational purposes, event records, Website content, social media, or promotional materials.

We will maintain your Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, manage student and tournament records, process payments, communicate with you, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and administrative requirements.

You may request deletion of your Personal Information where applicable.

Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you and to request that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or deleted where legally permitted.

If you would like to exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices, services, technology, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated Privacy Policy will indicate the revised effective or updated date.

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, concerns, or would like to make a complaint, please contact the Battle Chess Skool team using the details below.