Effective Date: 16.07.2025
Last Updated: 16.07.2025
This Data Processing Policy (“Policy”) describes how Ratiochess, founded by Dmitry Gordievsky, collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data of its users in accordance with the Argentine Personal Data Protection Law No. 25.326, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy regulations.
1. Data ControllerRatiochess is the controller of the personal data collected via its website, communication channels, and services.
Contact details:
Email: info@ratiochess.com
Address: Moldes 3039, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. Categories of Personal Data We ProcessWe may process the following categories of data:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Age (if applicable)
• Country of residence
• Phone number (optional)
• Payment and billing information
• Technical data (IP address, browser info, cookies)

3. Legal Basis for ProcessingWe process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., email communication, course registration).
• Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement (e.g., delivering a lesson).
• Legal obligation: We may need to retain data for accounting or legal compliance.
• Legitimate interest: For platform operation, fraud prevention, and service improvement.

4. Purpose of Data ProcessingWe process personal data to:

• Deliver individual and group chess training
• Manage payments and invoicing
• Communicate scheduling and provide educational content
• Maintain security and prevent misuse of the platform
• Improve the user experience via analytics
• 5. Data RetentionWe retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
• You may request deletion or correction of your data at any time, unless we are legally obligated to retain it (e.g., tax records).
• Backup copies and archived records may exist for up to 5 years in secure storage.

6. Data SharingWe may share personal data with:

• Service providers such as Google, Meta, Yandex, MercadoPago, hosting providers, and communication tools (e.g., WhatsApp)
• Authorities, if legally required

All third parties must comply with relevant privacy obligations and may not use your data for unrelated purposes.
7. International TransfersIf your data is transferred to or stored in countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., USA or EU), we ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses (if applicable)
• Service provider privacy agreements
• Secure, encrypted transmission and storage

8. Data Subject RightsYou have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Restrict or object to processing
• File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@ratiochess.com
9. Security MeasuresWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Encrypted communication (SSL)
• Access restriction and password protection
• Secure backups and server infrastructure

10. MinorsData from minors under 18 is only collected and processed with prior parental or legal guardian consent.
11. Updates to This PolicyWe may update this Policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website with the date of revision. Continued use of our services after changes implies acceptance.