Privacy Policy for Chessevo

Welcome to Chessevo! This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application ("Chessevo").

📱 Our App

Chessevo is a chess app that includes multiple game modes: Play with Friends, Play vs AI, Chess 960 (Fischer Random), Chess Clock, and Remove Pieces mode.

🔒 No Data Collection

Chessevo does not collect, store, or share any personal information from its users.

Our app operates without:

• ❌ User accounts or registration
• ❌ Login systems
• ❌ Personal information collection (name, email, phone number, address, etc.)
• ❌ Location tracking (GPS or IP-based)
• ❌ Device identifiers (IMEI, MAC address, Android ID, etc.)
• ❌ Usage analytics or crash reporting tools
• ❌ Third-party analytics SDKs
• ❌ File storage or photo access
• ❌ Contact list or calendar access
• ❌ Microphone or camera access

🎮 Game Data

All game progress, moves, timers, and settings are stored locally on your device only. This data never leaves your device and is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.

📢 Advertising

Chessevo uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob may collect certain anonymous data to serve relevant ads. This is handled entirely by Google and subject to Google's privacy policy.

What Google AdMob may collect:

• Anonymous device information (model, OS version, screen size)
• Approximate location (based on IP address - city/country level only)
• Advertising ID (resettable by user)

You can learn more about Google's data collection here: Google Privacy Policy

To opt out of personalized advertising, visit: Google Ad Settings

🎵 Audio Features

Chessevo uses device audio for sound effects and game feedback. The app does not record, store, or transmit any audio from your device's microphone. All sounds are generated locally on your device.

🔧 Permissions Used

Chessevo requires no special permissions. The app works fully offline (ads require internet connection).

👶 Children's Privacy

Chessevo does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. Since we collect no data whatsoever, no special parental controls or consent are required. The app is safe for all ages.

🌐 Third-Party Services

Chessevo integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Play Services - For app distribution and updates
• Google AdMob - For displaying advertisements

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• AdMob Data Collection

🛡️ Data Security

Because Chessevo collects no personal or sensitive data, there is no risk of data breach, unauthorized access, or data misuse through our app. Your privacy is completely protected by design.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.