Privacy Policy — ChessMate
Effective Date: February 17, 2026
SMOOTHRATES LLC (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the ChessMate mobile application and related services (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use ChessMate.
Account Information
• Name or display name
• Email address
• Authentication identifiers from Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In
• Profile photo (if provided)
User Content
• Posts, comments, chess games, and messages
• Photos or images you upload
• Profile information and bios
Usage & Technical Data
• Device type and OS version
• App performance and crash logs
• Security and fraud prevention signals (including App Check)
Location Data
If you enable location features, ChessMate may use approximate or precise location to help show nearby chess spots or events.
We use information to:
• Provide and operate the Service
• Authenticate users and secure accounts
• Store and display user content
• Improve performance and reliability
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Respond to support requests
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with service providers including:
• Google Firebase (authentication, database, storage, hosting, App Check)
• Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In authentication services
These providers process data only to operate the Service.
We use industry-standard security measures including:
• Secure authentication systems
• Encrypted data transmission
• Access controls and monitoring
No system is 100% secure, but we work to protect user data.
Content you post may be visible to other users depending on app features and privacy settings.
We keep data while your account is active or as needed to operate the Service and comply with legal obligations.
You may:
• Request account deletion
• Request removal of your data
• Contact support for privacy questions
ChessMate is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
ChessMate may link to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
SMOOTHRATES LLC
Email: info@chessmate.app
By using ChessMate, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
