Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FirstMoves ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our chess opening training application.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)

Learning Data

To provide personalized learning, we collect:

• Chess openings you study and your progress
• Mastery levels and learning statistics
• Session length and frequency
• Practice history

Payment Information

If you subscribe to Premium, payment processing is handled securely by third parties. On iOS and Android, payments are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play (managed via RevenueCat). We do not store your credit card or payment details. We receive only:

• Subscription status
• Billing cycle dates
• Payment provider customer ID

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• General location (country/region)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and personalize the learning experience
• Track your progress across devices
• Send practice reminders (if enabled)
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Improve our content and features
• Respond to support requests
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your data with third parties for advertising, marketing, or tracking purposes. We only share data with service providers who help us operate the app:

• Supabase: Database and authentication provider
• RevenueCat: In-app purchase and subscription management (iOS/Android)
• Apple: Sign in with Apple and App Store payments (iOS)
• Google: Play Store payments (Android)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Mobile apps: Our iOS and Android apps do not contain advertising SDKs or analytics tools that track you across other apps or websites. We do not sell or share your data for advertising purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Your personal information is deleted within 30 days
• Learning progress and history are permanently removed
• Payment records may be retained as required by law
• Backup data is purged within 90 days of deletion

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your learning data
• Opt-out: Disable push notifications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@firstmoves.app

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted password storage
• Row-level security for database access
• Regular security audits

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences

Mobile apps: Our iOS and Android apps do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

FirstMoves is designed to be suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at privacy@firstmoves.app and we will delete that information.

10. International Users

Your data may be processed in the United States. By using FirstMoves, you consent to the transfer of your data to the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice in the app. Your continued use of FirstMoves after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@firstmoves.app