Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to PadelChess ("we", "our", "us"), available at https://padelchess.me. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. What data we collect

1.1 Personal data (only if you provide it)

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

Email address (e.g. for account creation, progress saving, or contact)
Username or display name

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

1.2 Usage & technical data

We may automatically collect limited technical information to improve the app:

Device type and browser
Pages visited and interactions (e.g. puzzles completed)
Approximate location (country-level only)

This data is aggregated and used for analytics and performance monitoring.

2. How we use your data

We use your data to:

Provide and operate the PadelChess app
Save your progress and preferences
Improve gameplay, UX, and content quality
Monitor performance and detect errors
Communicate with you if you contact us

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies & analytics

PadelChess may use:

Essential cookies (required for basic functionality)
Analytics tools to understand usage patterns

Analytics data is anonymized where possible and used only to improve the product.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

4. Third‑party services

We may rely on trusted third‑party services for:

Hosting and infrastructure
Analytics
Authentication (if enabled)

These services process data only on our behalf and under appropriate data protection agreements.

5. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide the service
Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Children’s privacy

PadelChess is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be available at: https://padelchess.me/privacy

10. Contact

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

PadelChess
Website: https://padelchess.me
Email: alexgerasimm@gmail.com

By using PadelChess, you agree to this Privacy Policy.