Privacy Policy for Watheq Baloot

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Introduction

Watheq Baloot ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our app handles your information.

Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

All of your data is stored locally on your device only. We collect and store:

  • Tournament Data: Tournament names, team names, match results, and tournament formats
  • Match History: Individual match scores and results
  • Statistics: Win rates and performance metrics calculated from your matches
  • App Preferences: Theme settings (light/dark mode) and ad frequency tracking
  • In-App Purchase Status: Whether you have purchased the "Remove Ads" feature

Important: All this data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage (AsyncStorage). We do not have access to this data, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

1. Google AdMob (Advertising)

  • Purpose: To display banner and interstitial ads
  • Data Collected: AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and usage data for ad personalization
  • Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
  • Control: Users can purchase the "Remove Ads" in-app purchase to disable all ads

2. Apple In-App Purchase

  • Purpose: To process the "Remove Ads" purchase
  • Data Collected: Apple processes payment information according to their privacy policy
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

3. Expo Platform

  • Purpose: For app updates and distribution
  • Data Collected: Basic app usage and crash analytics
  • Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

Data Storage and Security

  • All user-generated data (tournaments, matches, statistics) is stored exclusively on your device
  • We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers
  • Your data remains private and under your control
  • If you uninstall the app, all locally stored data will be permanently deleted

Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The app is designed for general audiences and does not contain age-restricted content.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your data to third parties. The only data sharing occurs through:

  • AdMob: For displaying ads (can be disabled via in-app purchase)
  • Apple: For processing in-app purchases

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access all your data (stored locally on your device)
  • Delete your data by uninstalling the app
  • Opt-out of ads by purchasing the "Remove Ads" feature
  • Disable ad personalization through your device settings

Data Retention

  • Local data is retained until you delete it or uninstall the app
  • No data is retained on external servers

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: mj.dev984@gmail.com
  • Developer: mjdev-gh

Compliance

This app complies with:

  • Apple App Store Guidelines
  • Google Play Store Policies (if applicable)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Summary

  • ✓ All your data stays on your device
  • ✓ We don't collect or access your personal information
  • ✓ Third-party ads (AdMob) can be removed via in-app purchase
  • ✓ You have full control over your data