Grandmaster Chess Clock

Last Updated: April 6, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Grandmaster Chess Clock ("we", "our", or "us") handles your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy describes what data is collected through our app and how it is used.

Data Collection and Usage

Local Data Storage: Your game data, settings, and preferences are stored exclusively on your local device and are not transmitted to our servers.

Advertising and Analytics: Our app integrates Google AdMob to display advertisements. Through this integration, the following data may be collected:

Data Types Collected:

• Device Identifiers: Advertising identifier and device-level IDs for ad targeting and analytics
• Usage Data: App interaction data including launches, taps, and ad interactions for advertising optimization and analytics
• Advertising Data: Information about advertisements viewed and clicked for ad performance measurement
• Performance Data: App performance metrics including launch times and ad loading performance
• Crash Data: Technical diagnostic information to improve app stability

How Data Is Used:

• Third-Party Advertising: To display relevant advertisements within the app
• Analytics: To understand app usage and improve user experience
• App Functionality: To ensure proper app performance and stability

Data Linking and Tracking:

The data collected through AdMob is linked to your device's advertising identifier and may be used for tracking purposes across apps and websites to provide personalized advertising experiences.

Local Data Storage

Your personal game data remains on your device and includes:

• Game history and statistics
• Clock settings and preferences
• Player names (if provided)

You retain complete control over this local data and can delete it at any time through the app's settings.

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data as described in Google's Privacy Policy. You can learn more about Google's data practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Ad Personalization: You can control ad personalization through your device's advertising settings or by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

App Permissions

Our app requires minimal device permissions to function:

• Storage: To save your game data and preferences locally
• Internet Access: To load and display advertisements
• Vibration (optional): For haptic feedback during gameplay

Store Services

When downloading our app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms may collect certain information according to their own privacy policies. This collection is governed by the respective platform's privacy policy and is not controlled by us.

Children's Privacy

Our app is designed to be suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The advertising content is filtered to be appropriate for all audiences.

Your Rights and Choices

You can:

• Control ad personalization through your device settings
• Delete local app data through the app's settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device's privacy settings

Privacy Changes

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.