Privacy Policy

AjaxChess.com ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Richard Cross. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website at https://ajaxchess.com, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By using AjaxChess.com, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your Google account display name, email address, and profile picture. We use this information to identify you on the platform. We do not receive or store your Google account password.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit AjaxChess.com, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns. This data helps us improve the platform.
• Server logs: Our servers automatically record information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, and the date and time of your visit. Server logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and maintaining performance.
• Cookies: We use cookies to manage your authentication session when you sign in with Google. These cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data using cookies and generates statistical reports about website activity. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the AjaxChess.com platform and its features
• Display your name on leaderboards and in multiplayer games
• Monitor and improve site performance, security, and stability
• Analyze usage trends to develop new features
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense
• Send important notices about your account or changes to the platform

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use cloud hosting services to operate the site. These providers process data on our behalf.
• Google: Google receives data through Google Sign-In, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
• Leaderboards: If you are signed in and submit a score or result, your display name and game data may be publicly visible on leaderboards.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on cloud-hosted servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you wish to have your account and associated data deleted, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

AjaxChess.com is a general-audience website and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

rcross@fiberxl.com
Richard Cross
Chicago, IL