1. Who We Are

Float Chess is the owner and operator of this website and acts as the controller of personal data collected through the site. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and securely to ensure a safe gaming environment.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit Float Chess, some information may be collected automatically through standard Log files. This can include:

• Your browser type and operating system version.
• Device information and IP addresses.
• Time zone preferences, referring websites, and standard search terms.
• Interaction logs documenting how you navigate and play on our platform.

We may also collect information that you choose to provide directly. This may include your name, email address, contact details, or other information submitted through forms, subscriptions, or account features. However, providing any such details is completely optional and based solely on your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following standard business purposes:

• To operate, update, and improve the website features and chess engines.
• To maintain platform security, detect abuse, or identify suspicious activities.
• To analyze website traffic patterns and optimize load times.
• To respond to user messages or newsletter subscriptions you request.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Float Chess may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother, lag-free browsing experience.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website (such as theme preferences or game state caching) may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information when required by law, to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, respond to lawful requests, or maintain website safety. We may also use trusted service providers who help operate the website, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites, including affiliate partners and chess federations. Once you leave Float Chess, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy regulations, you may have rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, or request a portable copy of your information. To make a request, please contact us.

9. International Transfers

If required for website operations, your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your own jurisdiction. We take all reasonable steps to protect your data during such international transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

Float Chess is proud to maintain a friendly decorum suitable for children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children where prohibited by law. If such information is identified, we will take immediate steps to remove it from our systems.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revision date.