2 Hand Hold'em ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what data the app collects and how it is used.
Data Stored on Your Device
The app stores the following data locally on your device:
- Chip balance — Stored securely in the iOS Keychain so it persists across app launches and reinstalls.
- In-app purchase transaction IDs — Stored in the Keychain to prevent duplicate chip delivery. The same IDs (and product IDs, not unsigned chip totals) may sync through iCloud so a purchase on one device is not dropped on another.
- Preferences — Theme, soundtrack choice, bet size, mute setting, and Terms of Service acceptance are stored using iOS UserDefaults.
- Daily bonus eligibility — The calendar day you last claimed the daily bonus is stored in the Keychain (migrated from UserDefaults in older builds).
- Progression — Level, XP, SapphirES, seasons, shop unlocks, and related lifetime counters are stored in the Keychain and in local Application Support files.
None of this data is transmitted to our servers or third parties except as described below.
iCloud Sync (Optional)
If you are signed in to iCloud, the app may sync your chip balance and progression (including SapphirES, seasons, XP, challenge progress, IAP transaction IDs, and unique grant records such as welcome / daily / Daily Split / bust / ad rewards) using Apple's CloudKit private database for your Apple ID. This data stays in your iCloud account; we do not operate a custom backend that reads it. You can disable iCloud for this app in iOS Settings. Sync is best-effort and is skipped when CloudKit is unavailable for the build.
Share Hand
Share Hand offers two exports, both optional:
- Animated GIF — built on your device from the cards and result of the last showdown. No screen recording.
- Video clip — if you pick Video, the app uses Apple's ReplayKit to keep a short rolling buffer of gameplay (about 15 seconds) so you can export an MP4. Screen recording is not started when you open the app or tap Play. You can stop an in-progress recording in Settings.
Nothing is uploaded unless you choose a destination in the iOS share sheet.
Game Center (Optional)
If you sign in to Apple's Game Center, the app may submit leaderboard scores (for example chip balance after reaching Legendary, lifetime hands won, best win streak, and total XP) and display your Game Center nickname on Apple's leaderboard UI. Score submission is optional and does not run unless you are signed in to Game Center. Game Center is operated by Apple; see Apple's Privacy Policy for details. Personal records shown in the in-app Profile stay on your device and do not require Game Center.
Advertising
The app uses Google AdMob to show optional rewarded video ads (watch an ad to earn bonus chips). AdMob may collect data for ad delivery and measurement. We do not control AdMob's data practices. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
If you have enabled App Tracking Transparency and granted permission, ads may be personalized. You can change this in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
In-App Purchases
Chip purchases are processed by Apple. We do not receive or store your payment information. Transaction verification uses Apple's StoreKit; we may verify transactions with our servers when a backend is configured.
Analytics and Diagnostics
The app uses Apple's built-in diagnostic tools (e.g., MetricKit) for crash and performance monitoring. No personally identifiable information is collected.
Data Retention and Deletion
We do not run servers that store your chip balance, progression, or other game data, so we cannot see, export, or delete that data for you. It stays where it is stored until you remove it:
- On your device — Preferences and local progression files are removed when you delete the app. Your chip balance, purchase transaction IDs, daily bonus eligibility, and progression records saved in the iOS Keychain are kept by iOS after the app is deleted, so they can be restored if you reinstall. They are removed when you erase your device (Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings).
- iCloud — Synced data stays in your iCloud account until you delete it. First turn off iCloud for the app in iOS Settings so your device does not sync the data back, then delete the app's data from your iCloud storage (Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage → 2 Hand Hold'em). Menu names can vary by iOS version.
- Game Center — Scores you submit are stored by Apple. You can manage or request deletion of your Game Center data through Apple at privacy.apple.com.
- Advertising — Data collected by Google AdMob is kept according to Google's Privacy Policy. You can limit tracking as described below.
- Purchases — Apple keeps your purchase history; we never receive your payment information. Transaction IDs on your device are kept only to prevent duplicate or missing chip deliveries.
- Support emails — If you email us, we keep your message only as long as we need it to help you. Ask us at 2handholdem@gmail.com and we will delete your correspondence.
Your Choices and Withdrawing Consent
- Ad tracking — You can turn off tracking for the app at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. Where Google's consent form applies (for example, in the EEA and UK), you can change your ad consent in the app under Settings → Ad Privacy.
- iCloud — Turn off iCloud for the app in iOS Settings to stop syncing.
- Game Center — Sign out of Game Center in iOS Settings to stop submitting scores.
- Reminders — Turn off Daily Reminders in the app's Settings, or turn off notifications for the app in iOS Settings.
- Video clips — Recording only runs if you choose Video clip in Share Hand, and you can stop an in-progress recording in Settings.
For questions about your data or help deleting it, email 2handholdem@gmail.com.
Children
The app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. The app is intended for an adult audience (17+).
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, contact 2handholdem@gmail.com or use the support URL listed in App Store Connect. You can also reach us at 2handholdem.com/#contact or via Support & Contact in the app Settings.
Local notifications
If you enable reminders in Settings, the app schedules an on-device daily-bonus notification. No push token is sent to our servers.