Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critically important to us. This policy explains how Chess Multiverse collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide our research platform and improve our services. This includes:

Personal Information: Name and email address when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via contact forms, collaboration requests, or study participation).
Research Data: Chess game data (PGNs), usernames (from public platforms like Lichess/Chess.com), and survey responses provided for specific studies.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent) using standard analytics tools.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To conduct and publish scientific research on chess cognition and strategy.
To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, collaboration proposals, or study participation.
To improve the functionality and user experience of our platform.
To maintain the security and integrity of our services.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Research Publications: Aggregated and anonymized data may be included in research papers and open datasets.
Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., Formspree for forms, hosting providers) that process data on our behalf, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We implement security measures to protect your data. Key practices include:

Anonymization: We strip personally identifiable information (PII) from game data before public release. Usernames may be hashed for longitudinal studies.
Access Control: Access to raw data is restricted to authorized research personnel.

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information.
The right to withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., withdrawing from a study).

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.

Last Updated: January 25, 2026