Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to Webture Chess (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit chess.webture.in or register for our online chess tournaments.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for a tournament or contact us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Lichess Username
  • City and State (if provided)

Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through Razorpay.

Webture Chess does not collect or store your debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, net banking credentials, or other sensitive payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process tournament registrations
  • Verify player identity
  • Communicate tournament updates
  • Share tournament links and schedules
  • Process prize distributions
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Payment Security

All payments are processed securely through Razorpay.

Payment information is handled in accordance with Razorpay’s security standards and applicable payment regulations.

Webture Chess does not have access to your complete payment credentials.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or online storage is completely secure.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may only be shared with:

  • Razorpay (for payment processing)
  • Lichess (only as required for tournament participation)
  • Government authorities if legally required
  • Service providers assisting in website operations, subject to confidentiality obligations

7. Tournament Communication

By registering for a tournament, you agree to receive communications related to:

  • Tournament confirmations
  • Payment confirmations
  • Tournament links
  • Schedule updates
  • Prize announcements
  • Fair Play investigation updates (if applicable)

We will not send unrelated promotional emails without your consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Manage tournament registrations
  • Maintain payment records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Meet legal and accounting requirements

When no longer required, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized where practical.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your contact details
  • Request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible

To make such a request, please contact us using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Players under the age of 18 should register with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Lichess
  • Razorpay

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

Webture Chess

📧 Email: contact@chess.webture.in

📞 Phone: +91 97314 91406

🌐 Website: chess.webture.in

Consent

By using chess.webture.in and registering for our tournaments, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read this Privacy Policy.
  • You understand how your information is collected and used.
  • You consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this policy.