Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [21.11.2025].

CHECKMAT P.C. (“we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our game Checkmat: 3D Chess Adventure, available on Google Play and App Store.

By using our game, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Collection of Information

We collect the following types of personal data:

a. Personal Data

We may collect the following types of data provided by the user or automatically collected while using the game:

Name
Email address
IP address
Permissions to use the camera, microphone, and photo gallery
Trackers and cookies for analytics and improving user experience

b. Usage Data

We automatically collect information about the use of the game, such as:

Time of app login and interaction with game elements
Device information, operating system, and browser
Geographic location based on IP address
User data through analytics systems (e.g., performance metrics, crash reports, in-game interactions) to enhance the gaming experience, improve game quality, and enable marketing activities
Data from third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or Appsflyer) to collect and analyze aggregated data about how players interact with our game. This data helps us understand user behavior and preferences
Cookies and mobile identifiers to deliver personalized or non-personalized ads via AdMob advertising system
Impersonal user data for crashlytics reports

2. Legal Grounds for Data Processing

We process your data on the following grounds:

Consent: If you have given explicit consent for data processing.
Contract performance: When data processing is necessary for fulfilling the terms of a contract with you (e.g., to provide access to the game).
Legitimate interests: When data processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., for analytics and improving gameplay).
Legal compliance: If required to fulfill our legal obligations.

3. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Your data may be transferred outside your country or region for processing on servers located in other jurisdictions. We take measures to ensure adequate data protection, including data transfer agreements based on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission (if applicable).

4. Use of Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the operation of our game.
To notify you of any changes to our game.
To analyze data to improve gameplay.
To prevent fraud and ensure security.
To monitor the use of the game.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your data in the following cases:

Third-party service providers: for analytics, hosting, and technical support.
Legal requirements: to comply with laws and requests from government authorities.
Business transfers: in the event of a merger or sale of assets.

6. Data Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of their parents or legal guardians. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe that your data or your child’s data has been collected without proper consent, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Integration with Social Networks and Third-Party Services

Our game may offer the option to log in through social networks (e.g., Facebook, Google). When using this feature, we may collect data such as your name and email address to enhance the gaming experience. Data obtained through social networks is processed in accordance with the privacy policies of those platforms.

8. Trackers and Cookies

We may use cookies and other trackers to improve the application’s performance and to collect usage data about the game. These files are used for the following purposes:

Functional cookies: necessary for the basic functions of the game.
Analytical cookies: help us analyze user behavior to improve the functionality of the game.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser or device. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to some features of the game.

9. Data Retention and Deletion Policy

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy:

Data for contract performance: until the completion of the contract.
Data based on consent: until consent is withdrawn.

After the retention period expires, data will be deleted or anonymized.

10. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Withdrawal of consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
Access: You have the right to request information about what data we collect and how it is used.
Data correction: You may request updates or corrections to your data.
Restriction of processing: You may request a restriction on the processing of your data in certain cases.
Data deletion: You may request the deletion of your data.
Data portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another data controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Data Security Principles

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion. These measures include data encryption, access restrictions, and regular security checks.

12. Procedures in Case of Data Breach

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law. We will also take all necessary measures to minimize damage.

13. Processing of Sensitive Data

We do not collect or process sensitive data, such as biometric data, health information, etc.

14. Use of Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

The game does not use automated decision-making systems or profiling that may significantly affect your rights.

15. User Data Update

You can update or correct your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. We strive to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data we store.

16. Subscription Information (iOS & Android)

16.1 Overview of Subscription Model

Our app offers optional paid subscription plans that provide access to premium features. Subscriptions are offered on a [monthly / yearly] basis.

Using the app does not require a subscription, but some features are only available to subscribers.

16.2 Payment Processing

Payments for subscriptions are processed entirely by:

Apple App Store for iOS users
Google Play Store for Android users

We do not store or have access to your payment information, such as credit card data. All billing is handled securely by Apple/Google under their own privacy and security policies.

16.3 Auto-Renewal Terms

All subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
Auto-renewal can be disabled at any time.

16.4 Managing or Canceling a Subscription

iOS (Apple)

You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions

More information: https://support.apple.com/HT202039

Android (Google Play)

You can manage or cancel subscriptions via: Google Play → Profile Icon → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions

More information: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481

When a subscription is canceled, you retain access to features until the end of the current billing period.

16.5 Refunds

Refunds for subscriptions are issued only by:

Apple App Store (for iOS)
Google Play Store (for Android)

We cannot issue refunds ourselves. Refund requests must follow the platform’s policies.

16.6 Data Collected for Subscription Functionality

To enable subscription access, we may process limited information such as:

User ID
Purchase token / transaction ID (provided by Apple/Google)
Subscription status (active, expired, canceled)

We do not receive credit card numbers or full billing details.

This information is used only to activate and maintain your subscription.

16.7 Subscription Activation & Verification

The app may connect to our servers or to the App Store / Google Play to:

Verify subscription status
Restore purchases on a new device
Handle renewals or cancellations

All communication is secure and encrypted.

16.8 Pricing Information

Subscription prices are displayed clearly inside the app before purchase. Prices may vary depending on region, currency, taxes, or promotional offers.

16.9 Links to External Policies (Required by Apple/Google)

Apple

Google

Google Play Terms of Service: https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/

17. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of changes through the app. We recommend periodically reviewing this Policy for the latest information.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]