Privacy Policy

Introduction

ChessScanner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our chess scanning service.

Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:

What Information We Collect

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• • Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide our chess scanning service
• • Consent: Marketing communications and analytics (where applicable)
• • Legitimate interest: Service improvement and security
• • Legal obligation: Compliance with tax and business regulations

How We Use Your Information

• • Provide and maintain our chess scanning service
• • Process uploaded score sheets and generate digital game records
• • Manage user accounts and authentication
• • Process payments and manage subscriptions
• • Improve our service and develop new features
• • Communicate with you about your account and our service
• • Ensure security and prevent fraud
• • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Third Parties

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Data Security

• • Encryption in transit and at rest
• • Secure authentication systems
• • Regular security audits and updates
• • Access controls and monitoring
• • Industry-standard security practices

While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. We continuously work to protect your data.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• • Access: Request copies of your personal data
• • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• • Portability: Request transfer of your data
• • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at steffen@chessscanner.com

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and user preferences. Analytics cookies help us improve our service. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner. Learn more in our Cookie Policy

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority or contact us directly.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: