Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. We only collect the minimal information necessary to connect chess players worldwide.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Local Rook, we collect the following types of information:
- Authentication Data: OAuth provider IDs (Google, GitHub) or encrypted passwords.
- Profile Data: Username, avatar URL, and optional bio.
- Usage Data: Venues added, ratings submitted, and check-ins.
- Technical Data: Hashed IP addresses for rate limiting and GDPR compliance, browser type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the basic functionality of the website and to enhance your online experience. You can choose to opt-in/out of optional cookies using our cookie banner.
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication (Auth.js) and security. Cannot be disabled.
- Preference Cookies: Store your theme and language settings.
- Marketing & Analytics: Used to understand how you interact with our platform. (Optional)
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share minimal technical data with infrastructure providers (like Vercel and Neon) strictly for hosting and maintaining the platform.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to request data deletion, please contact our support team at privacy@localrook.com.