Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account information. If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to add (display name, avatar image URL). Guest play does not require an email address; we only store a locally-chosen display name for that session.

Gameplay data. We store your games, moves, results, ratings, achievements, puzzle attempts and results, club memberships and posts, and statistics so you can track your progress across sessions and devices.

Voice chat audio. Voice chat is available only in private games you set up with someone you know — a game started from an email invite link or a shared join code. It is never available in quick match / random matchmaking games, so you are never placed in a live voice call with a stranger. In a private game, voice chat connects automatically so you can talk while you play. Your microphone audio is sent directly (peer-to-peer) to your opponent's device using WebRTC. We do not record, listen to, or store voice chat audio, and it never passes through our servers — only the small connection-setup messages needed to establish the call do. You can mute your microphone at any time from the game room, and access is released as soon as the match ends or you leave the room. If you deny microphone permission, voice chat is simply unavailable and the game still works.

Usage data. Standard technical information such as device type, browser/app version, and error diagnostics, used to fix bugs and improve performance.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

How We Use Information

• To provide core app functionality (matchmaking, ratings, game history)
• To maintain your account and sync your progress across devices
• To connect peer-to-peer voice chat between the two players in a private, invite-based game — audio is used only for live conversation, is never recorded or stored, and is not offered in quick match games
• To send in-app notifications you've enabled (turn alerts, streak reminders, puzzle reminders)
• To improve the app and fix issues

Data Sharing

We use third-party infrastructure providers (our authentication and database provider) to operate the app. These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it. We do not sell your personal data.

Advertising

The app may display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense on non-gameplay screens (for example the welcome page, leaderboard, game history, puzzles and the end-of-game summary). Ads are never placed on the active chessboard or its controls.

Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies to serve and measure ads, including personalized ads based on your prior activity. You can learn how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services, and manage your ad settings, on Google's Advertising and Privacy page. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before advertising cookies or identifiers are used, and you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Reports and Blocks

If you report another player (for abusive voice chat, harassment, cheating, an offensive name, or something else), we store your report — the reason, any details you write, the accounts involved and the related game — on our servers so we can review abuse and take action on accounts. Blocks you create are also stored so we can keep that player from reaching you. We do not store voice chat audio, so reports are reviewed based on what you tell us and the account's history. Please see our Terms of Service for the rules these reports are assessed against.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your account and gameplay data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and data yourself at any time from Profile → Settings → Delete account inside the app — this immediately removes your sign-in, profile, rating, streaks, achievements, reports and blocks, and anonymises your name on past games.

You can also request deletion from the web without signing in or installing the app, using our account deletion request page. Web requests are processed within 30 days. Alternatively, email us at junaidashrafqureshi@gmail.com. Anonymised game records (moves and results with no personal identifiers) are kept so your opponents' game history remains intact.

Children's Privacy

Royal Gambit is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Choices

• You can edit or delete your profile information from within the app.
• You can disable in-app notifications in the app's Settings or notification center.
• You can delete your account instantly from Profile → Settings → Delete account, or submit a request on our account deletion request page or by emailing junaidashrafqureshi@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll update the "Last updated" date above when we do.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Contact junaidashrafqureshi@gmail.com.