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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 19, 2026

The Greater Toronto Chess League (“GTCL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit torontochess.ca (the “Site”) and how that information is used.

Website Analytics

We use Umami Analytics (specifically their cloud-hosted service) to monitor and analyze traffic on our website. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our content so we can improve your user experience and optimize our site performance.

What Data is Collected

Umami operates as a privacy-first analytics tool. It collects only aggregated, non-personally identifiable information, which includes:

  • The page URLs you visit on our site
  • The website that referred you to us (if applicable)
  • Your basic device type, operating system, and web browser type
  • Your general geographic location (limited to country or region)

How Your Privacy is Protected

  • No Cookies: Umami does not set any cookies on your browser, nor does it store any tracking data in your local storage.
  • No Unique Tracking: No personal data (such as your name, email address, or exact location) is ever tracked or stored.
  • Anonymized IP Addresses: Your IP address is immediately processed and obscured during the collection phase. It is never logged or stored in a way that could link your activity back to you.
  • No Cross-Site Tracking: The data collected is used strictly for our website. Your browsing history is never sold, shared, or used to track you across other websites on the internet.

For more information on how Umami handles data, you can review the Umami Privacy Policy.

Information You Provide Directly

Aside from the aggregated analytics described above, we only collect personal information that you choose to give us directly — for example, when you register for a tournament, join a club, contact us through a form, or sign up for communications from GTCL. We use this information solely to administer our events, respond to your inquiries, and keep you informed about GTCL activities. We do not sell or rent this information to third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.