Privacy Policy | Elements Of Chess

This Privacy Policy applies to the website of Elements of Chess hosted on the Wix platform, located in the State of California, United States. The privacy and security of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data, in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect:

1. Personal Information: When you use our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or communications.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather statistical information about website usage. You have the option to disable cookies through your web browser, but doing so may limit certain features on our website.

Use of Your Information:

1. Providing Services: We may use your personal information to provide you with the services and information you request from us, such as responding to inquiries, delivering newsletters, or scheduling appointments.

2. Improving User Experience: Your data helps us better understand your preferences and improve our website's content, design, and functionality to enhance your overall experience.

3. Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information in response to a legal process, court order, or government request, or as otherwise required by law.

CCPA Compliance:

Under the CCPA, California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.

2. Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to certain exceptions.

3. Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

GDPR Compliance:

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the following GDPR rights apply:

1. Legal Basis for Processing: We will only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis for doing so, such as your consent or our legitimate interests.

2. Data Transfer: Your personal information may be transferred and stored outside the EEA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Data Security:

We employ reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA or GDPR, please contact us by email: peteraugros@gmail.com

Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.