International Data Privacy Policy

This Data Privacy Policy explains how ChessTitlesMap.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects data from individuals worldwide. Our policy is designed to ensure transparency and to comply with a variety of international data protection regulations such as the GDPR (Europe), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other relevant laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Identification Information: your name, email address, and IP address.
• Usage Data: details such as pages visited, navigation paths, device details, and browser information.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: these are used to enhance your browsing experience, perform analytics, and support personalized advertising (subject to your consent).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is utilised for several purposes:

• Personalizing and enhancing your browsing experience on our website.
• Conducting aggregated analytics and performance assessments of our services.
• Delivering and optimizing personalized ads (only when consent is provided).
• Maintaining website security and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Data

Our lawful bases for processing your personal information include:

• Consent: when you provide explicit permission for certain data processing activities.
• Legitimate Interests: for purposes such as analytics, improving our services, and protecting website security.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: ensuring that we adhere to international data protection laws.

4. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred across international borders. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses and encryption) are in place to protect your information in accordance with global standards.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, your data might be shared with:

• Third-party service and analytics providers who assist in operating our website.
• Advertising partners, where processing is based on your consent.
• Authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures designed to protect your data against unauthorized access and misuse. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have several rights concerning your personal information. These rights may include:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• The right to rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion or erasure of your personal information (subject to applicable laws).
• The right to restrict processing or object to certain data processing activities.
• The right to opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing for marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Data Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Data Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at [email protected].