# Privacy Policy for Chess Coach
**Effective Date: February 9, 2026**
**Last Updated: February 9, 2026**
## Introduction
CREATE IT LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Chess Coach mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
## Company Information
**Company Name:** CREATE IT LLC
**Contact Email:** support@createitllc.com
**App Name:** Chess Coach
**Platform:** Android (Google Play Store)
## Information We Collect
### Information Stored Locally on Your Device
Chess Coach stores the following data **locally on your device only**:
1. **Game Data**
– Game history and match records
– Win/loss statistics
– Move history within games
2. **App Preferences**
– Sound and vibration settings
– Board theme preferences
– Display preferences (legal move indicators, auto-queen settings)
3. **Gameplay Statistics**
– Total games played
– Win rate calculations
– Game durations
### Information We Do NOT Collect
Chess Coach does **NOT** collect, store, transmit, or share:
– Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
– Location data (GPS, IP-based location)
– Device identifiers (IMEI, advertising ID)
– Contact information
– Photos, videos, or media files
– Financial or payment information
– Health or fitness data
– Messages or communication data
– Browsing history
– Any data from other apps
### No Account Required
Chess Coach does not require user registration or account creation. The App functions fully without collecting any personal information.
### No Internet Data Transmission
Chess Coach operates entirely offline. The App does not:
– Transmit any data over the internet
– Connect to external servers
– Use analytics or tracking services
– Display advertisements
– Integrate with social media platforms
## Data Storage and Security
### Local Storage Only
All data is stored locally on your device using standard mobile storage mechanisms (AsyncStorage). This data:
– Remains exclusively on your device
– Is never transmitted to external servers
– Is not accessible to us or any third parties
– Can be deleted by clearing app data or uninstalling the App
### Data Retention
Data is retained on your device until you:
– Clear the app’s data through device settings
– Use the “Clear Game History” function within the App
– Uninstall the App
## Third-Party Services
Chess Coach does **NOT** use any third-party services that collect user data, including:
– Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, etc.)
– Advertising networks
– Social media SDKs
– Crash reporting services that collect personal data
– Any other data collection services
## Children’s Privacy
Chess Coach is suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13 years old (COPPA) and children under 16 years old (GDPR).
Because Chess Coach:
– Does not collect any personal information
– Does not require account registration
– Does not connect to the internet for data transmission
– Does not display advertisements
– Does not contain inappropriate content
The App is safe for children to use without parental consent requirements.
## Your Rights
### Data Access and Deletion
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your data:
– **Access:** View your game history and statistics within the App
– **Delete:** Clear all data using the “Clear Game History” option in Settings, or by uninstalling the App
– **Portability:** Data remains on your device and is not transferred
### For Users in the European Union (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data (stored locally on your device)
– Rectify inaccurate data
– Erase your data
– Restrict processing
– Data portability
– Object to processing
Since we do not collect or process personal data on our servers, these rights are automatically fulfilled through local device storage controls.
### For Users in California (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
– Know what personal information is collected
– Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
– Opt-out of the sale of personal information
– Access your personal information
– Request deletion of your personal information
– Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Chess Coach does not sell personal information. All data remains on your device.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
– Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
– Providing notice through the App (for significant changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
**CREATE IT LLC**
Email: support@createitllc.com
Subject Line: Chess Coach Privacy Inquiry
## Consent
By downloading, installing, and using Chess Coach, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
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*This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Google Play Store requirements, GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA regulations.*