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Privacy Policy

Personal Data Protection & Privacy Notice

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect your personal data at the Jumuiya Chess Initiative.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information about you if we have a reason to do so. This typically includes personal details (name, email, phone number), transaction information processed securely via M-Pesa, and tournament data (FIDE IDs, ratings, and performance metrics).

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to process transactions, organize chess tournaments, improve our offerings, and send administrative updates.

3. Sharing Information

We do not sell our users personal information. We may share data with service providers (e.g. Safaricom M-Pesa), chess federations (FIDE / Chess Kenya for rating purposes), or as required by law.

4. Media Release

By attending a Jumuiya Chess event, you grant us the right to take photographs and video recordings for promotional and documentation purposes on our website and social media channels.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, or request its deletion. Contact us if you have any questions.