Effective Date: 30/09/2025
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 our services — including playing Chinese Chess with AI (Artificial Intelligence) or friends, practicing gameplay, using our internet speed test, or checking SSL certificates.
By using our website or registering for an account, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
Information We Collect
When you register an account or contact us, we collect the information you provide directly — such as your name and email address. This information is used solely to manage your account and provide you with access to our services. You may view, edit, or delete your profile information at any time, except for your username.
If you choose to share a game or tool 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.
When logging in or registering via a third-party social platform (if available), we may receive basic information such as your name and email address, depending on your privacy settings on that service. This data is only used to support account creation or login.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services. This includes account management, gameplay features, customer support, and sending you important service-related messages. If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we may also send you occasional announcements — which you can opt out of at any time.
We do not sell your personal information. However, we do use Google AdSense to display advertising on our site. Google may collect anonymised information about your activity on this and other websites to serve personalised ads. You can learn more about how Google uses this data by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Internet Speed Test and SSL Certificate Checker
The internet speed test runs directly in your browser using local scripts. The results are not sent to or stored on our servers. Similarly, the SSL certificate checker operates on public domain information and does not collect or retain personal data.
Cookies
We use cookies to enable core site functionality, improve performance, and enhance your experience. Cookies help with things like keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, validating forms, and ensuring secure access to your account.
We also use third-party cookies from Google AdSense to serve and personalise ads. These may track anonymous data about your browser, IP address, or page visits to improve ad relevance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the website function, including login, session management, and access to restricted content.
If required by law in your region, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner when you first visit the site, allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.
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 unauthorized 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 under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time 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.