Effective Date: 11 June 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how NeoChess ("Application"), developed and published by Thirunavukkarasu S, collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the Application.
Application Name: NeoChess
Package Name: com.sts.chess
Developer: Thirunavukkarasu S
NeoChess is a chess game application designed to provide chess gameplay, challenges, progress tracking, and an enjoyable user experience.
The Application is designed to operate with minimal data collection. Depending on the features used, the Application may collect limited technical information necessary for:
Application functionality
Performance monitoring
Error diagnosis
Security and fraud prevention
Application improvement
Information collected may include:
Device model
Device manufacturer
Operating system version
Application version
Crash logs and diagnostic information
Network and performance information
This information is used solely to maintain, improve, and secure the Application.
The Application may store gameplay-related information locally on the user's device, including:
Game/Match progress
Completed games
Game settings and preferences
Difficulty/AI selections
Statistics and achievements
This information is used exclusively to provide game functionality and improve the user experience.
The Application does not require user registration and does not intentionally collect personally identifiable information. If a user voluntarily contacts the developer through email or support channels, the information provided will be used solely to respond to inquiries and provide support. The Application does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
The Application may request certain device permissions when required for specific features or functionality. Any permissions requested are used solely for their intended purpose and are not used to collect personal information beyond what is necessary for application operation.
The Application may use trusted third-party services for functionality, diagnostics, analytics, performance monitoring, or crash reporting. Examples may include:
Google Play Services
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. If such services are not used in a specific version of the Application, no information will be collected through them.
User information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties except:
When required by applicable law
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights, safety, and security of users or the developer
To support essential Application functionality through authorized service providers
Information collected through the Application is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Locally stored gameplay data remains on the user's device unless removed by the user or deleted through application removal.
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are implemented to help protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While appropriate security measures are used, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.
The Application is not directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If the developer becomes aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected, appropriate steps will be taken to delete such information.
Users may contact the developer regarding:
Questions about this Privacy Policy
Requests relating to voluntarily submitted information
Requests for correction or deletion of support communications
Privacy-related concerns or inquiries
By using the Application, users acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect application enhancements, legal requirements, or operational changes. Updated versions will be published through the Application, official website, or application store listing. The Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates the most recent revision date.
Developer: Thirunavukkarasu S
Email: arasu33@gmail.com
For privacy-related inquiries, users may contact the developer using the email address above.