Privacy Policy for ClockGambit

Last Updated: November 17, 2025

ClockGambit (“the App”) is a modern, themeable chess clock designed to provide a smooth and customizable timing experience for chess players. Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

ClockGambit is designed to operate primarily offline. We do not collect personal data that identifies you directly.

1.1. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The App stores the following information only on your device:

• Player names
  
  

• Selected themes and UI preferences
  
  

• Time control presets and custom settings
  
  

• Game history (dates, time controls used, win/draw reasons, move counts)
  
  

• Donation-related flags (non-personal)
  
  

This data is stored via:

• SharedPreferences
  
  

• Encrypted local storage
  
  

No personal information is ever sent to our servers.

1.2. In-App Purchases

If you make a donation using in_app_purchase, Google Play may collect purchase information as part of its standard processing.
We do not receive or store your payment information.

1.3. No Account, No Login

The App does not require an account, email, phone number, or any personal login.

2. How We Use Your Information

Data stored locally is used only to:

• Remember your preferred settings
  
  

• Show game results and history
  
  

• Provide an improved, consistent user experience
  
  

• Track the state of optional in-app donations
  
  

We do not use your data for analytics, advertising, or tracking.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to any third party.

The App does not use:

• Third-party analytics SDKs
  
  

• Advertising SDKs
  
  

• Remote databases
  
  

• Social media integrations
  
  

All gameplay and history remain fully local.

4. Security

We use encrypted storage for sensitive local preferences and game data.
Since your data never leaves your device, exposure risk is minimal.
However, you are responsible for keeping your device secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

ClockGambit is suitable for all ages and does not collect personal information.
We comply with COPPA and global child-protection standards.

6. Permissions

The App may request:

• Vibration – for low-time alerts (optional)
  
  

• Internet access – required only for:
  
  

  • Processing in-app purchases
    
    

  • Loading policy/donation pages inside WebView
    The App does not collect or transmit data over the internet.
    
    

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our policy page inside the App.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:

📧 ClockGambit_support@gmail.com