Privacy Policy
Royal Chess Plus · Last updated: July 4, 2026

Royal Chess Plus ("we", "our", "the app") is a chess game with online multiplayer, accounts, and optional push notifications. This policy explains what we collect and why.

 Information we collect
        Account information: username, email address, display name, and password (stored securely hashed on our server).
       Game data: games played, moves, ratings, daily chess games, friends list, and in-app preferences (board colors, sound settings, etc.).
        Device notifications:  if you allow notifications, we store a push token so we can alert you about daily chess turns and invites.
        Technical data:  basic server logs (IP address, request time) used for security and troubleshooting.

 How we use information
        >To create and manage your account
        >To run online multiplayer, daily chess, friends, and leaderboards
        >To send optional push notifications you have enabled
        >To improve stability and prevent abuse
   

 Where data is stored
 Account and game data are stored on our backend servers (hosted on Render). The app connects to <code>royalchessplus-backend.onrender.com</code> for online features.

 Sharing
 We do not sell your personal information. We share data only as needed to operate the service (e.g., hosting provider) or if required by law.

 Children
 The app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

  Your choices
  You can turn off push notifications in app settings or device settings.
  You can request account deletion by contacting us (see below).

  Security
  Passwords are hashed. Connections use HTTPS. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 Changes
  We may update this policy. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do.</p>

   Contact
   Questions about privacy: contact the developer through the support channel listed on your Google Play store listing or the project website.