Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2025
Contact Email: coach@checkmatepath.com

Introduction

At CheckMatePath.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with international privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

The data controller for personal information collected through this website is: CheckMatePath.com
Operated by: CheckMatePath.com
Contact: coach@checkmatepath.com

What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data for specific purposes:

1. Identity Information:
Name, surname, and title (for correspondence and account management).
2. Contact Information:
Email address, phone number (for communication and account verification).
3. Payment Information:
Billing address, payment method, and transaction details (for processing payments securely).
4. Usage Information:
Data about how you use our website, including cookies, IP address, and browser details (for improving user experience and analytics).
5. Marketing Preferences:
Information regarding your preferences for receiving marketing emails or special offers.

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To Provide Services:
- Fulfill your requests, process orders, and deliver services such as chess coaching or subscriptions.
To Communicate With You:
- Send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
To Improve Our Services:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance the functionality and content of our website.
Marketing and Promotions:
- Send newsletters, offers, and promotions (with your explicit consent).
Compliance and Legal Obligations:
- Ensure compliance with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

Contractual Necessity:
- To fulfill our obligations under a contract, such as delivering services you purchase.
Consent:
- For optional marketing activities or specific data-sharing agreements.
Legitimate Interests:
- To improve our services, prevent fraud, or manage our website effectively.
Legal Obligation:
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) for secure data transmission.
Restricted access to personal data for authorized personnel only.
Regular security audits and updates to safeguard against breaches.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
Legal Obligations: When required by law or government authorities.

All third parties are required to adhere to strict data protection agreements and standards in compliance with GDPR and other regulations.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by one of the following mechanisms:

Data transfer agreements based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Transfer to countries with an adequacy decision from the European Commission.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Right to Access:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification:
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):
- Request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing:
- Limit how your data is processed in specific situations.
Right to Data Portability:
- Receive your data in a machine-readable format or transfer it to another provider.
Right to Object:
- Object to the processing of your data for marketing or other purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent:
- Revoke consent for data processing where applicable (e.g., marketing).
Right to Lodge a Complaint:
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:

Service Data: Retained for the duration of your use of our services.
Financial Data: Retained for up to 10 years to comply with tax regulations.

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we will notify users of significant changes via email or website notification.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection, please contact us at: coach@checkmatepath.com

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with international privacy laws and demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding your personal information.