Privacy & Cookies

Data controller

Chess Podium (chesspodium.com) is operated by Marco Belemmi. For questions about this policy, use the Contact page.

Data we collect

When you visit chesspodium.com, we may collect:

• IP address and browser data (via server logs and analytics)
• Pages visited and time spent (via Google Analytics)
• Data you submit via contact forms (name, email, message)
• License key and email when you purchase Chess Podium Pro

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Language preference (e.g. chess_podium_lang)
• Google Analytics (anonymized traffic analysis)
• Stripe and PayPal (payment processing when you purchase Pro)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly without them.

How we use your data

We use your data to: respond to inquiries, process Pro license purchases, improve the site, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Data retention

Contact form submissions and license records are kept as long as necessary for support and accounting. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

Your rights

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. Contact us via the Contact page. If you are in the EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.

Third-party services

We use Google Analytics, Stripe, and PayPal. Their privacy policies apply to data they process. We recommend reviewing them.

Last updated: March 2025.