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, replay capture consent, 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).
- Replay capture consent — Whether you have enabled the optional "Share Last Hand" feature (ReplayKit) is stored locally.
- 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.
Optional Replay Capture (Share Last Hand)
If you tap Share on the table, the app uses Apple's ReplayKit to keep a short rolling buffer of gameplay (about 15 seconds) on your device so you can export a clip. Screen recording is not started when you open the app or tap Play. Nothing is shared unless you explicitly export a clip. You can stop an in-progress recording in Settings.
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.
Children
The app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. The recommended store age rating is 17+ simulated gambling.
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 d22soso.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.