Privacy Policy for TicTacCheck by Hojate

Effective date: January 23, 2026

Summary

TicTacCheck by Hojate is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile application. In short: we do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers. All data remains on your device, which you control.

Information We Do Not Collect

TicTacCheck does not collect, store, or transmit the following types of information to our servers or third parties:

  • Personal information (name, address, email, phone number, etc.)
  • Usage analytics or tracking data
  • Device identifiers or advertising IDs
  • Location data
  • Payment or billing information (handled entirely by Apple through the App Store)
  • Any data about how you use the app
  • Game statistics or scores
  • Player information or game history

Data Stored on Your Device

Game State

The current game state (board positions, player turns, piece reserves) is stored temporarily in memory during gameplay. This data is cleared when you exit the game or start a new game. No game history or statistics are permanently stored.

App Preferences

If you customize app settings such as theme preferences, these are stored locally on your device using Apple's standard user defaults system. This data never leaves your device.

Permissions We Request

TicTacCheck does not request any special permissions. The app does not require:

  • Camera access
  • Photo library access
  • Location services
  • Network access
  • Contacts or other personal data

Data Sharing and Export

TicTacCheck does not share any data with third parties. Since all gameplay is local and no data is collected, there is nothing to share or export.

Third-Party Services

Apple Services

The app uses the following Apple services, which are subject to Apple's privacy policies:

  • App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases (if applicable)

We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

Children's Privacy

TicTacCheck is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children. Since we do not collect any data, there are no privacy concerns for users of any age.

Data Security

Since all your data is stored locally on your device and no information is transmitted, security is primarily managed by Apple's iOS security features and your device settings. We recommend:

  • Using a passcode or biometric authentication on your device
  • Keeping your iOS software up to date

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

  • No Data Collection: Since we don't collect any data, there's nothing to manage or delete
  • App Preferences: You can reset app preferences by deleting and reinstalling the app
  • Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored preferences

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this policy will be revised when material changes are made. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or App Store listing.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Hojate
Attn: Privacy
[Contact information available through the App Store listing or app support]

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

  • Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable privacy laws

This policy applies to the TicTacCheck mobile application (iOS) by Hojate. Last updated: January 23, 2026.