Privacy Policy

Sacrifice.pro (operated by Chess Wager Ltd, "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our online chess tournament platform ("Platform").

By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use the Platform.

Personal Information: We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and date of birth
• Username and nickname
• Location and timezone information
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Profile information and preferences

Game Data: We automatically collect information about your use of the Platform, including:

• Game records, moves, and tournament participation
• Performance statistics and ratings
• Tournament history and results

Technical Information: We collect technical information automatically when you use the Platform, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and communicate with you
• Tournament Operations: To organize tournaments, match players, calculate results, and distribute prizes
• Fair Play: To detect and prevent cheating, fraud, and other prohibited activities
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and promotional materials (you can opt out of marketing communications)
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Profile: Your username, nickname, and public game statistics may be visible to other users on the Platform. Your full name, email address, and date of birth are kept private.

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data storage, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
• Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Platform's support system. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze how you use the Platform
• Improve our services

Your Cookie Choices: When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are required for the Platform to function. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Game records and tournament data may be retained for historical and analytical purposes, even after account deletion, in anonymized form.

Sacrifice.pro is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Platform's support system.

For questions about our terms and conditions, please see our Terms of Service.