Privacy Policy for GKT GPU Match

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Last Updated: July 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the developer of GKT GPU Match ("the app", "I", or "the developer") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use this mobile application.

1. Information Collected & Data Processing

a. Automatically Collected Technical Information

• Google AdMob: May collect device identifiers (such as the Android Advertising ID), app usage data, and coarse device-level location to serve, measure, and personalize advertisements.

• Google Play Services: Collects basic technical and diagnostic data (e.g., app version, device model, system logs).

• Firebase Crashlytics & Google Analytics: Collects crash data (stack traces, device state) and aggregated usage statistics (screen views, session duration) to help analyze and improve app stability.

b. User‑Provided Information & Local Processing

Search queries, GPU model names, system specifications, and comparison requests entered into the app are processed strictly on your local device. The application does not use cloud-based artificial intelligence services to deliver its core GPU comparison and hardware analysis features. All technical analyses and performance estimates are executed directly on the user's device (on-device) by built-in algorithms. Your comparison data or search queries are never transmitted to any external servers or collected by the developer.

c. Local Storage and Caching

• Local Data: Search history, user favorites, GPU comparison lists, and app settings (e.g., theme preference, language) are stored locally on your device using Android Room Database and SharedPreferences.

• External Dataset Caching: The app periodically downloads public datasets (such as GitHub repositories, Blender Open Data, OpenBenchmarking) via HTTPS to provide up-to-date benchmark data. This operation is strictly a one-way data download process for information updates and does not involve sharing or transmitting user data.

• Cache Retention: Cached datasets are refreshed periodically. You can manually clear all cached data through the app settings or via your device's application manager.

d. Special Note on Permissions: Nearby Devices (Android 12+)

When installing or using the app, you may be prompted to grant the "Nearby Devices" (BLUETOOTH_CONNECT / BLUETOOTH_SCAN) permission. Here is full transparency regarding this request:

• Technical Requirement: This permission is not required for the core GPU comparison features of the application. It is dynamically requested by the underlying advertising infrastructure (Google AdMob SDK) on modern Android systems (Android 12 and above) to operate correctly.

• Purpose of Use: This permission is utilized strictly for technical processes within the ad network, including secure ad delivery, ad fraud prevention, and verifying device authenticity.

• No External Communication: GKT GPU Match never uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or any other wireless connection methods to communicate with, scan, or discover other devices in your vicinity. No personal data is collected through this permission.

• User Control: You can choose to deny this permission. The core functionalities of the application will continue to work without it.

2. External Data Sources, Attribution & Trademarks

GPU specifications, benchmark performance metrics, and application/game compatibility data are fetched from third‑party public databases and open-source repositories, including but not limited to:

• RightNow GPU Database: https://github.com/RightNow-AI/RightNow-GPU-Database/tree/main

• GradedSystem GPU Price & Specs CSV: https://github.com/gradedSystem/GPU_Price_Specs

• Blender Open Data: https://opendata.blender.org/

• OpenBenchmarking Endpoints: https://openbenchmarking.org/tests

Trademark & Brand Disclaimer (Nominative Fair Use): All product names, logos, brands, game titles, software application names, trademarks, and registered trademarks (such as NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Blender, etc.) mentioned or displayed within the application are the property of their respective owners. Their reference in this app is strictly for identification, technical performance evaluation, and comparative benchmarking purposes only under the nominative fair use doctrine.

The developer of GKT GPU Match claims no ownership or exclusive rights over these trademarks. GKT GPU Match is an independent utility application developed independently and is NOT affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel Corporation, or any video game developer, software publisher, or hardware manufacturer.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR / KVKK Compliance)

Technical data processed by integrated third-party SDKs relies on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: To maintain app performance, resolve crashes, and prevent ad fraud.

• Consent: Where required by applicable law (e.g., for personalized advertising via AdMob or analytics tracking in certain jurisdictions), consent is obtained through Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) or device settings.

4. Third‑Party Services & External Privacy Links

The app integrates third-party SDKs for advertising and crash tracking. Please review their privacy practices directly:

• Google Play Services: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

• Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/

• Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• Google Analytics: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/

• YouTube (External Navigation Terms): https://www.youtube.com/intl/ALL_tr/howyoutubeworks/privacy/

5. How Information Is Used

• To deliver core GPU hardware comparison, benchmarking data, and local hardware analysis features.

• To display relevant or non-personalized advertisements via Google AdMob.

• To monitor app performance, identify bugs, analyze crash reports, and optimize user interface stability.

• Integrity of Data: Raw benchmark numbers imported from public sources are displayed as-is; algorithms are not used to fabricate or alter factual benchmark scores.

6. Third-Party Advertisements, External Links & Disclaimer of Liability

• External Links & YouTube Navigation: The application includes external navigation buttons (such as links to the developer's YouTube channel) that redirect users away from GKT GPU Match to external third-party platforms or native applications. The app does not host, stream, or embed YouTube content internally, nor does it track or process data during this redirection.

• No Connection & Full Disclaimer of Liability: The developer of GKT GPU Match has no official connection, endorsement, operational responsibility, or legal liability regarding third-party platforms, external websites, or YouTube channels accessed via these links. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any external content, videos, comments, privacy practices, or data collection occurring once a user leaves the application. Visiting any external link or platform is done strictly at the user's own risk and sole discretion.

• Third-Party Advertisements: The app displays third-party advertisements served automatically via Google AdMob. The developer has no direct operational, legal, financial, or personal connection with the products, services, websites, or external applications advertised within these banners or interstitial ads.

7. Network Logs & Technical Metadata

When downloading public online datasets or updating benchmark caches, third-party hosting servers may automatically log standard HTTP network metadata (such as IP addresses and User-Agent strings). The developer does not control, harvest, or store these network logs on any external server.

8. Local Data Control, Retention, and Deletion

• No Server Accounts: No user accounts or central database servers are maintained. All user preferences, search logs, and favorites reside exclusively on your physical device.

• How to Delete Your Data:

  1. Open GKT GPU Match settings and select "Clear Search History / Favorites".

  2. Alternatively, go to your Android Device Settings > Apps > GKT GPU Match > Storage and select "Clear Data" or "Clear Cache".

  3. Uninstalling the application automatically purges all locally stored preferences and databases.

9. Children’s Privacy

GKT GPU Match is not intended for or directed toward children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EU jurisdictions). No personal information is knowingly collected from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through integrated SDKs, please contact the developer immediately to take appropriate measures.

10. International Data Transfers

By utilizing the application, you acknowledge that technical telemetry processed by integrated third-party SDKs (AdMob, Firebase) may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, province, or country. These global providers are responsible for guaranteeing adequate security safeguards.

11. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following options:

• Advertising Preferences: Reset your Android Advertising ID or disable personalized ads via your device's Google Settings > Ads.

• Analytics Opt-Out: You can control data sharing through your device-level security and app permission settings.

• Data Access & Erasure: Since no user accounts are retained on a central cloud database, clearing your app storage directly deletes all stored data.

12. Security

Commercially reasonable administrative and technical protections are applied to safeguard app data. However, please be aware that no system transmitting data over the internet or storing data locally on a mobile device can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

13. Architectural Hardware Analysis & Disclaimer

The 'Analysis' results provided by the application are technical estimates generated based on architectural efficiency matrices and public benchmark databases. These outputs do not constitute a definitive guarantee, purchasing advice, or formal warranty, and are provided strictly for informational and educational purposes.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect app updates or regulatory adjustments. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the application after changes go into effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact

If you have questions, feedback, or data removal inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer at:

Email: support.gktappstudio@protonmail.com