Privacy Policy
At Steinitz Chess Club, we’re not just about chess — we’re about people. That means we respect your privacy and take care to protect any personal information you share with us. This policy explains, in plain language, what we collect, why we collect it, and how you stay in control.
At a Glance
- We only collect information we genuinely need to run the club.
- We use your details to manage memberships, tournaments, and communication.
- We never sell your information.
- We only share with trusted chess bodies (like Chess South Africa or FIDE) when necessary.
- You always have the right to see, update, or ask us to delete your information.
1. What Information We Collect
When you join or take part in our activities, we may collect things like:
- Your name and contact details (so we can keep in touch).
- Your membership and payment records.
- Chess activity – game results, ratings, and tournament participation.
- Limited website usage information (cookies or IP address) if you visit our site.
2. Why We Collect It
We use this information to:
- Keep our membership records up to date.
- Let you know about events, tournaments, and club news.
- Register you for competitions and report results to official chess federations.
- Improve the way our website and club services work.
- Meet any legal or regulatory requirements.
3. Who We Share With
Your details stay within the club unless we need to:
- Send results or ratings to chess bodies (Chess South Africa, FIDE).
- Use service providers who help us with payments, emails, or website hosting.
- Comply with the law.
We will never sell your information or use it for marketing unrelated to the club.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data from loss or misuse. While no system is 100% secure, we do our best to keep your information safe.
5. Your Rights (Under POPIA)
Because we operate in South Africa, your rights are protected by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You may:
- Ask to see the information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if something is wrong.
- Ask us to delete your information (unless we must keep it for legal reasons).
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Cookies and Website
If our website uses cookies, they are just to make the site run better or understand how it’s being used. You can switch them off in your browser if you prefer.
7. How Long We Keep Information
We keep your information only as long as it’s needed for membership, events, or legal purposes. After that, it’s securely deleted.
8. Changes to This Policy
From time to time, we may update this policy. We’ll always post the latest version on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you ever have questions about your privacy, please get in touch via our contact form:
Contact Form