Privacy Policy
for Kids Chess Academy
Last updated: January 2026
At UtpalChess, accessible from https://utpalchess.com, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document explains what information is collected and how we use it.
Who we are
Our website address is:
https://utpalchess.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies are set to save your login information and display preferences.
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen preference cookies last for one year
- If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests can be sent via the contact details provided on this website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.