At Azure Chess Academy, we value and respect the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By enrolling in our academy or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our services, including: Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and postal address. Payment Information: Bank details, credit card information, and billing addresses for processing course fees and other transactions. Student Information: Information related to students' chess skills, progress, attendance, and performance in classes, tournaments, or events. Usage Data: Information collected automatically when visiting our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, and time spent on pages.
We use the collected information for the following purposes: Course Registration and Administration: To process your enrollment, manage class schedules, and communicate important information related to the course or event. Payment Processing: To facilitate payments and maintain financial records. Student Progress Tracking: To monitor student development, create personalized learning plans, and provide feedback. Communication: To send important updates, including course reminders, changes, or cancellations. Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional materials or newsletters regarding upcoming programs, events, or special offers. Website Improvement: To analyze how users interact with our website and improve its functionality.
We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is kept secure. We use a variety of security measures to protect your data, including: Data Encryption: Sensitive information like payment details are encrypted during transmission using secure socket layer (SSL) technology. Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our security measures and protocols to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and misuse.
Azure Chess Academy does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except under the following circumstances: Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support services) to facilitate our operations. These providers are required to adhere to our data protection standards. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from government authorities. Tournament Participation: When necessary, student information (e.g., name, ranking, performance) may be shared with organizers for chess tournaments or related events.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information: Access: You can request to see what personal data we hold about you. Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information. Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, though we may retain necessary information for legal or administrative purposes. Marketing Preferences: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or communications at any time by using the "unsubscribe" option in our emails or contacting us directly.
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the completion of your course or as required by law.
We understand the importance of protecting children’s privacy. For students under the age of 18, we collect and process personal information with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
Azure Chess Academy’s website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through email or posted on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights concerning your personal information, please contact us at: Email: support@azurechessacademy.com Phone: +1 (123) 456-7890 Postal Address: Azure Chess Academy, 123 Chess Lane, Suite 456, City, State, ZIP Code.