NogChess ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our chess-inspired strategy game application, related online features, and support website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Guest data: temporary guest ID, rating, match history, and gameplay preferences.
• Account data: username and email address, if you create an account or provide this information to us.
• Gameplay data: moves, match history, ratings, results, and gameplay preferences.
• Device and app info: operating system, app version, device/app identifiers used for stability, analytics, and gameplay continuity.
• Usage analytics: feature usage, session events, session duration, and technical performance data.
• Support data: email address, message content, and related information if you contact us for support.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve gameplay, matchmaking, and app functionality.
• Save your game history, rating, and preferences.
• Respond to support requests.
• Detect fraud, cheating, abuse, or technical issues.
• Improve app stability, performance, and user experience.
• Send essential service-related updates when necessary.

We do not send marketing messages without your consent.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information only with:

• Trusted service providers, such as hosting, analytics, infrastructure, and technical service providers, under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
• Legal authorities if required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

4. Local Storage & Tracking

We use local storage and app identifiers to save preferences, support gameplay, maintain app functionality, and improve stability.

We do not use third-party advertising trackers and we do not use your data for cross-app advertising tracking.

5. Data Retention

Account or guest data is kept while your account or guest profile is active, or as long as needed to provide the app's functionality.

Gameplay statistics may be retained in aggregated or de-identified form for balance analysis, product improvement, and fair-play review.

You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: support@nogchess.com

7. Children's Privacy

NogChess is intended for users aged 16 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

However, no online service is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and enable additional security features where available.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence.

When this happens, we take appropriate steps to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make significant changes, we may notify users in the app, on our website, or by email if available. Continued use of NogChess after the updated policy becomes effective means that you accept the updated policy, where permitted by law.

11. Contact

Data Controller: NogChess Project

Support: support@nogchess.com