Active Legal Policy App ID: com.kode4u.khmerchess Effective: October 10, 2026

Privacy Policy

Transparency on how Khmer Chess (Ouk Chaktrang) protects and handles your data.

Our Commitment to Privacy: We do not sell your personal data. We only process minimal data required for smooth multiplayer gameplay, game profile synchronization, and serving rewarded video ads.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile and web application Khmer Chess (Ouk Chaktrang / អុកចត្រង្គ) (Application Package ID: com.kode4u.khmerchess), developed and published by Kode4U ("we", "us", or "our").

We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent, secure gaming experience. This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game, create multiplayer rooms, or access our online services at https://khmerchess.kode4u.tech.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect data strictly necessary to deliver and enhance the game experience:

Category Data Collected Purpose
Player Profile Anonymous User ID, chosen display name, avatar, equipped skins, match statistics (wins, losses, rank points, stars). Multiplayer matchmaking, leaderboard rankings, and in-game shop inventory persistence.
Multiplayer Communication Move coordinates, room codes, transient in-game text messages, and animated stickers. Real-time synchronization of chess moves and live communication inside game rooms.
Device & Diagnostics Device model, operating system version, network status, anonymous crash logs. Optimizing performance, resolving bugs, and ensuring smooth server connection.
Advertising Identifiers Anonymous mobile ad IDs (Google Advertising ID / Apple IDFA subject to ATT permission). Delivering banner, interstitial, and rewarded video ads (e.g. 100 stars per rewarded ad).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Real-Time Gameplay: Operating private multiplayer rooms, pairing opponents, and transmitting chess moves via low-latency WebSocket connections.
  • Account & Item Persistence: Storing your unlocked chess pieces (up to 12 sets), 20 board tile themes, 21 VIP avatar frames, and accumulated star balance safely.
  • Rewarded Ads: Crediting your account with 100 in-game stars upon successfully watching rewarded video advertisements.
  • Fair Play & Security: Detecting cheating mechanisms, abusive bots, or unfair exploitation to ensure a fair competitive environment.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

Khmer Chess utilizes trusted third-party SDKs to provide analytics, operating system integrations, and advertising. These third parties may process anonymous device information under their respective privacy policies:

  • Google AdMob & Google Play Services: Serves non-personalized or personalized banner, interstitial, and rewarded video ads.
    Google Privacy & Terms
  • Apple Game Center & App Tracking Transparency (iOS): Manages optional gaming features and tracking consent prompts on Apple devices.
    Apple Privacy Policy

5. Data Security & Storage

We employ robust administrative and technical security measures. All communications between your device and our backend servers (REST API endpoints and WebSocket channels) are encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS (TLS/SSL) and WSS protocols.

Notice: We do not collect or store credit card numbers, payment accounts, physical addresses, or government identification numbers.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Khmer Chess (Ouk Chaktrang) is an educational, cultural strategy board game suitable for players of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at info.kode4u@gmail.com, and we will promptly remove the information from our servers.

7. User Rights & Data Deletion

You retain complete ownership over your game presence. You have the right to request deletion of your player profile, match records, or associated server data at any time.

To request data deletion, simply send an email to info.kode4u@gmail.com with your Player Name or User ID. We will verify and permanently delete your server data within 30 calendar days.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal regulations. Any updates will be published immediately on this page with an updated "Effective Date".

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Developer: Kode4U

Email: info.kode4u@gmail.com

Official Website: https://khmerchess.kode4u.tech

Package ID: com.kode4u.khmerchess