Effective Date: July 16, 2025
This document informs users of the technologies that help this Website function and improve its services, particularly those that store or access information on a user's device — such as cookies, scripts, and pixels (collectively referred to as "Trackers").
1. What Are Trackers?Trackers are small data files (such as cookies) or scripts that are placed on your device to allow the Website to remember actions, analyze behavior, and improve user experience. While cookies are browser-based, other technologies like pixels may function across both browser and mobile environments.
Some Trackers require the user’s explicit consent to be used, which can be granted or withdrawn at any time through the controls provided on this Website.
2. Types of Trackers Used a) Necessary TrackersThese Trackers are essential for the proper operation of the Website and to deliver services requested by the user.
Examples:

• Session cookies for login status
• Basic security and fraud prevention features

b) Functional TrackersThese Trackers enable core functionalities and user interactions with the Website.
Third-party providers:

• Facebook OAuth & Authentication (Meta Platforms, Inc.)

c) Experience TrackersThese Trackers enhance the quality of user experience and allow embedding content from social platforms.
Third-party providers:

• Facebook Like Button and Widgets (Meta)
• Twitter Tweet Button and Widgets (X Corp.)
• LinkedIn Share Button and Widgets (LinkedIn)

d) Measurement TrackersThese help us analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve the platform.
Third-party providers:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC)
• Yandex Metrica (Yandex LLC)
• Facebook Analytics (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
• Meta Pixel (Meta Events Manager)

e) Marketing TrackersThese Trackers are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness.
Third-party providers:

• Facebook Ads and Remarketing (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
• Google Ads Remarketing (Google LLC)
• Meta Custom Audiences
• ActiveCampaign (for email tracking and segmentation)

Ratiochess may participate in the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework. Users can manage their advertising preferences via the cookie settings panel on this Website.
3. How to Manage or Withdraw ConsentUsers can update their cookie preferences at any time through:

• The cookie banner or control panel provided on this Website
• Browser settings
• Third-party opt-out platforms (see section 5 below)

Disabling certain Trackers may impact the availability or functionality of parts of the Website.
4. Browser-Specific Cookie ControlYou can manage cookies using your browser settings:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
• Opera
• Brave

For mobile apps, you can manage ad tracking via your device’s privacy or advertising settings.
5. How to Opt Out of Interest-Based AdvertisingUsers may opt out via platforms like:

• YourOnlineChoices (EU, UK)
• Network Advertising Initiative (US)
• Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
• DAAC (Canada)
• AppChoices (Mobile)

6. Consequences of Blocking TrackersBlocking certain Trackers may reduce the quality or availability of services, such as interactive features, personalization, and analytics-based improvements.
7. Contact and OwnershipWebsite Owner: Ratiochess
Founder: Dmitry Gordievsky
Email: info@ratiochess.com
Address: Moldes 3039, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some third-party Trackers are not fully controlled by Ratiochess. For detailed information, users should refer to the respective third-party privacy policies linked above.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us.