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1717Lichess.org
1818350 Chemin du Pré Neuf
191938350 La Mure
2020Grenoble
2121France
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23This means that we are your point of contact for any questions or concerns relating to the collection and use of this data. You can also write to our Data Protection Officer, Theophilus Wait, at [gdpr@lichess.org](mailto:gdpr@lichess.org).
23This means that we are your point of contact for any questions or concerns relating to the collection and use of this data. You can also write to our Data Protection Officer, Theophilus Wait, at gdpr@lichess.org.
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2525LICHESS notably publishes the website [https://lichess.org/](https://lichess.org/) which promotes the teaching and practice of chess without advertising. Use of the site is also completely free.
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2727As part of our activities, we may collect and process personal data relating to our users. These different data processing operations are detailed in this Privacy Policy.
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2929## What data is collected about you and for what reasons?
168168## What rights do you have to control the processing of your personal data?
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170170You have, like any other person whose personal data we collect and process, a number of rights provided for by the regulations.
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172172You will find the details below, followed by a summary table.
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174You can exercise these rights simply by writing directly to the following email address: [gdpr@lichess.org](mailto:gdpr@lichess.org).
174You can exercise these rights simply by writing directly to the following email address: gdpr@lichess.org.
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176176**Remember to clearly indicate in your e-mail the nature of the right you wish to exercise and the reasons which justify, if applicable, your request to exercise this right.**
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178178### 1\. Right of access
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180180You can ask us for confirmation that personal data concerning you is or is not being processed and, when it is, access to such data. You can access your personal data via this link, by being logged in: [https://lichess.org/account/personal-data](https://lichess.org/account/personal-data).
265265| **Right to restriction of processing** | Retention of your data without further use | All | Limits: use of data only in the following cases: agreement; establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; protection of the rights of another person; important reasons of public interest |
266266| **Right to data portability** | A copy of your data in a reusable computer format | Data collected on the basis of your consent | Clearly indicate, if applicable, the identity of the person or organization to whom you want LICHESS to send a copy of the data |
267267| **Right to define directives relating to the fate of your data after your death** | Respect for your "last wishes" with regard to your personal data (for example: deleting them or transmitting them to any person of your choice) | All | Clearly indicate the people responsible for monitoring the proper execution of your directives, who will be our contacts after your death |
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269269Do you feel that we have not responded satisfactorily to your request, or that we are processing your data unlawfully?
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271In the first instance, we kindly invite you to directly contact LICHESS, so that we discuss the problem together, and try to solve it together in the best possible way. You can write to us at [gdpr@lichess.org](mailto:gdpr@lichess.org).
271In the first instance, we kindly invite you to directly contact LICHESS, so that we discuss the problem together, and try to solve it together in the best possible way. You can write to us at gdpr@lichess.org.
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273273If you wish, however, you have the right to contact the competent authority for data protection in France, namely the CNIL, via its website [www.cnil.fr](https://www.cnil.fr/) or by post to the following address: CNIL - 3, Place de Fontenoy - TSA 80715 - 75334 PARIS CEDEX 07.
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275275This right can be exercised at any time and does not incur any costs for you, apart from the costs of sending the postal mail if applicable, and the possible costs of assistance or representation if you choose to be assisted in this procedure by a third party.