Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Smothered Mate Chess (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using our site, https://smotheredmatechess.com, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

1. Information You Give Us

• Name, email, billing & shipping addresses
• Payment info (processed securely—credit card numbers are not stored by us)
• Account login info
• Messages or inquiries you send us

1. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device info
• Pages you visit, clicks, and timestamps
• Cookies, local storage, and similar tracking tools

1. Information from Third Parties

• Payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics platforms
• Social media platforms, if you interact with us there

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Keep your cart and account working
• Analyze website usage
• Serve relevant ads and promotions
• Save your preferences

You can block or delete cookies in your browser, but some features may stop working.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Fulfill orders and process payments
• Ship orders and send updates
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate promotions (if you opted in)
• Detect fraud and comply with legal requirements

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

• Service providers (payment, shipping, hosting, etc.)
• Analytics and marketing platforms
• Legal authorities when required
• To protect safety, rights, or property

6. Data Retention

We keep your information as long as needed for business and legal purposes. You can request deletion, subject to transaction and legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your information
• Delete your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Move your data to another service
• Withdraw consent

Contact us to exercise your rights.

8. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children

Our website is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Updates

We may update this policy. The “Effective Date” will reflect changes. Check back periodically.