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Last updated: July 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Chris Mattos, author of The Checkmate Strategy, published by Checkmate Strategy Limited, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact: checkmate@checkmate-strategy.uk
What Personal Data We Collect
When you subscribe to the weekly blog newsletter through this website, we collect your first name and email address. This is the only personal data this website collects.
We do not collect payment information, sensitive personal data, or any data from children. We do not use contact forms that collect additional personal data.
Why We Collect It
We collect your first name and email address for one purpose only: to send you the weekly newsletter—one lesson per week from The Checkmate Strategy, delivered directly to your inbox.
We will not use your data for any other purpose without asking you first.
The Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the basis of consent. You give this consent when you complete the newsletter signup form and click the subscribe button. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing—see below.
How We Store Your Data
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How Long We Keep Your Data
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Who We Share Your Data With
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Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
The right to access—you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
The right to correction—you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erasure—you can ask us to delete your personal data. We will action this within 30 days.
The right to withdraw consent—you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email we send. This withdraws your consent and your data will be deleted within 30 days.
The right to complain—if you believe we have handled your personal data incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at checkmate@checkmate-strategy.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Chris Mattos
checkmate@checkmate-strategy.uk
Checkmate Strategy Limited
124 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
ICO Registration Number: ZC189326
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Last updated: July 2026
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Changes to This Notice
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Checkmate Strategy Limited
124 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
ICO Registration Number: ZC189326