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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/24/2025

1. Introduction

Ripple Chess is a completely offline board game that collects no user data. This Privacy Policy explains our commitment to your privacy and confirms that no personal information is collected, transmitted, or stored when you use our iOS game application.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal information or data from users. Ripple Chess is a completely offline board game that operates entirely on your device without any data transmission or collection:

  • No Personal Data: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any identifying information
  • No Game Data Collection: Your game progress and statistics remain only on your device
  • No Device Information: We do not collect device IDs, location data, or device characteristics
  • No Usage Analytics: We do not track how you use the app or your gameplay patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

Since we collect no information, we do not use any user data. Ripple Chess functions as a standalone offline game:

  • All game functionality operates locally on your device
  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • No user information is processed or stored by us
  • The app works completely without internet connectivity

4. Data Storage and Security

Complete privacy by design:

  • Local Only: Game settings and progress are stored locally on your device using iOS standard storage
  • No External Storage: We maintain no servers, databases, or cloud storage systems
  • No Account Required: No registration, login, or personal information needed
  • Offline Operation: The game functions completely without internet access

5. Third-Party Services

Ripple Chess operates independently with no third-party integrations:

  • No Analytics: We do not use any analytics services, including Apple's
  • No Advertising: No advertising networks or tracking services
  • No Social Media: No social media platform integrations
  • App Store Only: Only connection is through Apple's App Store for distribution and updates

6. Children's Privacy

Ripple Chess is suitable for all ages and we are committed to protecting children's privacy:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • No account creation or personal data is required
  • The game contains no social features or communication capabilities
  • No advertising or in-app purchases

7. Data Retention

Since we collect no data, there is no data retention:

  • Local game settings persist only on your device until you delete the app
  • You have complete control - delete the app to remove all local data
  • We store nothing on our end, so there's nothing for us to retain or delete
  • Your privacy is maintained entirely by the offline nature of the app

8. Your Rights

You have absolute privacy and control:

  • Complete Privacy: No data collection means no privacy concerns
  • Full Control: All game data remains exclusively on your device
  • No Requests Needed: Nothing to access, delete, or port from our systems
  • True Offline Experience: Play without any data sharing or transmission

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of any material changes through:

  • App Store update notes
  • In-app notifications (if applicable)
  • Updated policy on our website

10. International Users

Privacy compliance is simple when no data is collected:

  • GDPR: Full compliance - no personal data processing occurs
  • CCPA: Full compliance - no personal information is collected or sold
  • COPPA: Full compliance - no data collection from users of any age
  • Global Standards: Exceeds all privacy regulations through zero data collection

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Through the App Store review system
  • Via our support channels listed in the app
  • For specific privacy concerns, please reference this policy in your communication

12. Summary

Ripple Chess is the ultimate privacy-focused game:

  • Zero Data Collection: We collect absolutely no user information
  • Pure Offline Experience: No internet required, no data transmitted
  • Complete User Control: All data stays on your device
  • Privacy by Design: Built from the ground up to respect your privacy