Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who We Are
WhyChess is an educational blog dedicated to teaching chess to beginners. We are not a commercial business and do not sell products or services.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the website. Specifically, we may collect your email address and optionally your name when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit the contact form, the content of messages sent through our contact form, and anonymized, aggregated analytics data about how visitors use our website.
We do not collect payment information, identification documents, passwords, or any sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used exclusively to send you the newsletter you subscribed to, respond to messages submitted through our contact form, analyze aggregated and anonymous website traffic to improve our content, and ensure the technical functionality and security of the website.
4. We Do Not Share Your Personal Data
Your personal data is never sold, rented, traded, or otherwise shared with third parties for commercial, marketing, or any other purposes.
The only exceptions are strictly limited technical service providers that help us operate the website – for example, our email service provider for sending newsletters. These parties process your data only on our behalf and under our instructions, are bound by confidentiality obligations, and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
We may disclose data if required by law, but will always aim to notify you unless prohibited from doing so.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to collect anonymized, aggregated data about page visits and traffic sources. This data does not identify you personally and is used solely to improve our content. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.
6. Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider for the purpose of sending you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send. We will never add you to our mailing list without your explicit consent.
7. Contact Form
Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to read and respond to your inquiry. It is not used for marketing and will not add you to our newsletter list unless you separately opt in.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we work with reputable service providers.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete your data, object to how we use your data, and withdraw your consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing from the newsletter). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our newsletter and contact form are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have done so inadvertently, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the contact form on our website https://whychess.com/contact/