Privacy and Security Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
Chess Roster is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We collect only the minimum amount of personal information needed for tournament management and adhere to the highest standards of data protection.
Chess Roster's services are currently available only to users located in the United States. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals in the European Union or other international jurisdictions. By using our service, you confirm that you are located in the United States.
Data Collection and Usage
What We Collect
We collect only essential information required for tournament management:
- Basic account information
- Tournament participation data
- Rating and performance history
- Communication preferences
Chess Roster never has access to your payment information. All payments are securely processed through PayPal, ensuring your financial data remains protected.
How We Use Your Data
- Tournament management and operations
- Service improvements
- Essential communications
- Support services
We implement enterprise-grade security measures to protect your data, with all information stored on secure US-based servers.
Technical Security
- Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls
- Data backups
- US-based secure servers
Your Privacy Rights
Basic Rights
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Limit processing
- Withdraw consent
Data Processing
Geographic Scope
Chess Roster operates exclusively within the United States and our services are intended only for U.S. residents. We do not:
- Accept users from outside the United States
- Process data subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Provide services to international tournaments or organizations
Legal Basis
We process data based on:
- Tournament management requirements
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
- User consent
We carefully select and monitor our essential service providers who are also committed to protecting your privacy and data.
Cookie Policy
Cookie Usage
We use cookies only for essential functionality
Children's Privacy
We take special precautions to protect young players' privacy and comply with children's privacy regulations.
Special Protections
- Parental consent required
- Limited data collection
- Enhanced privacy protection
- Content filtering
Privacy Support
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries contact support.
Policy Updates
We regularly review and update our privacy practices. Check this page periodically for changes.
Last Updated: February 4, 2025