Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2026

1. Data Collection Scope and COPPA Compliance

Morphy Chess Academy provides online educational services for children ages 5–15. We strictly comply with the US Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and international equivalents.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from minors.

All account registrations, communications, and trial bookings must be executed by a parent or legal guardian.

Information collected from parents: Parent name, email address, phone number, country of residence, child’s name, and child’s age.

2. Cross-Border Data Transfer

Morphy Chess Academy operates globally but is headquartered in India. All data collected through this website is transferred to and hosted on secure servers located in India. By submitting your information or utilizing our services, you explicitly consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data in India.

3. Payment Processing

We do not process, capture, or store credit card numbers or financial routing data on our servers. All billing and transactions are routed through secure, compliant third-party payment gateways (PayPal, Wise, or authorized direct bank transfers).

4. Third-Party Sharing and Infrastructure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with the platforms required to execute our coaching services:

  • Zoom: Utilized for live class delivery. Classes are strictly live and are not recorded.
  • Lichess: Utilized for interactive chess gameplay and positional tracking.
  • Payment Processors: Utilized strictly for invoice settlement.

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Web Tracking

We deploy cookies and web tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and optimize our marketing.

Google Analytics & Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We use these third-party trackers to monitor visitor behavior and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

By using this website, you consent to the use of these tracking technologies. You may configure your browser to block non-essential cookies, which will not prevent you from booking a trial class.

6. Your Data Rights

Parents retain the right to review, update, or request the complete deletion of their family’s personal information at any time. To exercise this right, contact our administration team. Upon verification, we will purge your data from our active servers within 30 days, excepting records required for tax or legal compliance.