Privacy Policy

At ChessBoard.com.au ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website chess-board.com.au (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Leave comments on our articles

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of your visit
• Other diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Site
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To monitor and analyse usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates Program

ChessBoard.com.au is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

When you click on affiliate links on our Site and make a purchase, Amazon may collect information about your transaction in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site. These services may collect information about your use of the Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing
• The right to object to certain processing activities
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@chess-board.com.au
• Contact Form: chess-board.com.au/contact

Australian Privacy Principles

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more information about privacy in Australia, you can visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website at www.oaic.gov.au.