Effective Date: 08/04/2026
At PlateRiver.NET, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use any of our services — including:
- Playing Chinese Chess against AI or friends
- Learning and practicing gameplay
- Using our Internet Speed Test
- Using our SSL Certificate Checker
- Using our Classifieds service at classifieds.plateriver.net to browse, post, or manage listings
By using our website or registering for an account, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
Information We Collect
1. Account Information
When you register an account on PlateRiver.NET or classifieds.plateriver.net, we collect the information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, and any optional profile details.
This information is used solely to manage your account and provide access to our services. You may view, edit, or delete your profile information at any time, except for your username.
2. Classifieds Listings
When posting a listing on the classifieds platform, you may provide additional information such as:
- Listing title and description
- Location details
- Contact preferences
- Images or media you choose to upload
This information is displayed publicly as part of your listing. You should avoid including sensitive personal information in your listing content.
3. Sharing Tools
If you choose to share a game, tool, or classifieds listing with someone via our site, you may need to provide their name and email address. By doing so, you confirm you have their permission to share that information for this limited purpose.
4. Social Login (If Enabled)
If you log in or register using a third‑party platform, we may receive basic information such as your name and email address, depending on your privacy settings on that service. This data is used only to support account creation or login.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Manage your account and listings
- Support gameplay features and tools
- Provide customer support
- Display your classifieds listings publicly
- Send important service-related messages
- Send optional updates or newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time)
We do not sell your personal information.
Internet Speed Test & SSL Certificate Checker
- The Internet Speed Test runs entirely in your browser. Results are not sent to or stored on our servers.
- The SSL Certificate Checker uses publicly available domain information and does not collect or retain personal data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core site functionality
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Validate forms
- Secure your account
- Improve performance and user experience
We also use third‑party cookies from Google AdSense to serve and personalise ads. These may track anonymous data such as browser type, IP address, or page visits.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect login, session management, and access to certain features.
If required by law in your region, a cookie consent banner will appear on your first visit.
Advertising
Some pages may display advertising provided by third‑party vendors. These vendors may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how advertising cookies work or opt out of personalised ads by visiting your browser’s ad settings or the vendor’s privacy pages.
Data Security
We take data protection seriously. All communication between your device and our servers is encrypted using 256‑bit SSL technology.
We apply industry‑standard safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve or to comply with new regulations.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact form available on our website.