The Sovereign Chess Society

What Information We Collect

When you apply for membership to The Sovereign Chess Society, we collect:

Full name
Email address
LinkedIn profile URL
Company or organization name
Professional role
Chess experience level
Written statement of interest
Referral source (optional)

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used solely for:

Reviewing your membership application
Conducting private conversations with qualified candidates
Communicating membership decisions
Maintaining records of founding members (for approved applicants only)

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your application data is stored securely on Vercel's infrastructure. Access is restricted to the founder and authorized personnel involved in the application review process.

Declined applications are retained for 90 days, then permanently deleted. Approved member data is retained for the duration of membership and for historical records as required.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your submitted application data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (if application was declined)
Withdraw your application at any time before a decision is made

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@sovereignchesssociety.com

Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies or third-party tracking. We do not collect browsing data or analytics.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Society evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

The Sovereign Chess Society
Email: privacy@sovereignchesssociety.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates