At Kavala Chess Club, we prioritize protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you provide to us, maintaining the trust of our website users and participants in our tournament.
We comply fully with applicable national and European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, as well as the rights you have regarding your information.
Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
Principles Governing Data Processing
- Legality and Transparency
We process personal data lawfully and transparently, ensuring users are informed about how their data is collected, used, and stored. - Purpose Limitation and Data Minimization
Personal data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes and is not processed further in ways that are incompatible with those purposes. Only necessary data is collected and used. - Accuracy
We ensure personal data is accurate and updated where necessary. Inaccurate data is corrected or deleted promptly. - Storage Limitation
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for processing purposes or as required by law, typically no longer than five years unless otherwise legally required. - Data Integrity, Confidentiality, and Security
We take appropriate measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or damage. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to address the issue promptly and notify affected individuals, as required by law.
Lawfulness of Processing
We collect and process personal data only under the following lawful conditions:
- Your Consent
By using our website and accepting this Privacy Policy, you consent to the collection and processing of your data. Consent can be withdrawn at any time by contacting us at info@chesskavala.gr. - Performance of a Contract
Processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as managing tournament registrations. - Legal Obligations
Data is processed to comply with legal requirements, such as tax regulations or providing information to public authorities. - Legitimate Interest
Data may be processed to support our legitimate interests, provided this does not override your fundamental rights.
Minors
We recognize the importance of protecting children’s personal data. For users under the age of 16, consent must be provided by a parent or guardian for data collection and processing.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
- What Data We Collect
We collect personal data when you provide it directly (e.g., during tournament registration, sending inquiries). Data may include your name, contact information, and any other details relevant to the services we provide. - Automatic Data Collection
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data automatically, such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. This helps us improve the website and tailor user experiences.
– Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.– Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Social Media Widgets
Social media features on our website may collect your personal data. Please review the privacy policies of those platforms for details.
Sharing of Personal Data
We do not share personal data with third parties unless necessary to provide services or comply with legal requirements:
- Service Providers
Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in tournament organization and website management. - Legal Compliance
Data may be disclosed to public authorities or courts to meet legal obligations.
We do not share personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access
Request a copy of your personal data. - Rectification
Correct inaccuracies in your data. - Objection and Restriction
Object to or request restrictions on data processing. - Portability
Request the transfer of your data to another controller. - Deletion
Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@chesskavala.gr. Requests will be addressed promptly, provided they comply with applicable laws.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, with the latest revision date noted.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@chesskavala.gr
Last Updated: 7th January 2025