📱 About Poker Timer
Poker Timer is a comprehensive iOS application designed to help poker tournament organizers and players manage blind structures, track time, and enhance their poker experience with professional-grade timing features.
🔒 Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Poker Timer is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary for the app's functionality:
📊 Game Data
- Tournament configurations (player count, blind levels, timing)
- Game progress and current round information
- Custom tournament settings
⚙️ App Preferences
- Sound settings and preferences
- Theme and display preferences
- Notification preferences
🔔 Device Permissions
- Notification permissions (for round alerts)
- Audio permissions (for sound effects)
- Background processing (for timer functionality)
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: All your game data and preferences are stored locally on your device in a secure, encrypted format. We do not have access to your personal game information.
Firebase Integration: The app uses Firebase for basic app functionality and crash reporting. Analytics and ads are explicitly disabled in our configuration. Firebase may collect anonymous usage statistics to help improve app performance.
Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google): Used for app infrastructure and crash reporting. Analytics and advertising are disabled.
- Apple Services: The app integrates with iOS notification system and background processing.
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- All data is stored locally on your device
- You can delete the app at any time to remove all data
- You can disable notifications in iOS Settings
- You can disable sound effects in the app settings
🛠️ Support Information
App Features
⏱️ Timer Functionality
- Customizable blind levels and timing
- Automatic blind progression
- Pause/resume functionality
- Shot clock for individual hands
📱 Live Activities & Widgets
- Dynamic Island integration
- Lock screen widgets
- Home screen widgets
- Real-time timer updates
🔊 Audio & Notifications
- Custom sound effects
- Round change notifications
- Last 5 seconds countdown
- Haptic feedback
🎯 Tournament Management
- Automatic blind structure calculation
- Rebuy and add-on support
- Big blind ante options
- Custom tournament configurations
System Requirements
- iOS 16.0 or later
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Internet connection (for blind structure calculations)
- Notification permissions (recommended)
🔧 Troubleshooting
Timer Not Working
- Ensure the app has background processing permissions
- Check that notifications are enabled
- Restart the app if the timer becomes unresponsive
- Verify your device's time and date settings
Notifications Not Appearing
- Go to iOS Settings > Notifications > Poker Timer
- Ensure notifications are enabled
- Check that "Allow Notifications" is turned on
- Verify the app has notification permissions
Sound Issues
- Check your device's volume settings
- Ensure the app's sound setting is enabled
- Check that your device is not in silent mode
- Try restarting the app
Widget Not Updating
- Remove and re-add the widget to your home screen
- Restart your device
- Ensure the app is running in the background
- Check that Live Activities are enabled in iOS Settings
📋 App Permissions Explained
Notifications
Purpose: To alert you when poker rounds change and provide important tournament updates.
Usage: The app requests notification permissions to send alerts when blind levels change, helping you stay informed during tournaments.
Background Processing
Purpose: To keep the timer running even when the app is in the background.
Usage: Essential for maintaining accurate timing during poker tournaments when you need to use other apps.
Audio
Purpose: To play sound effects and countdown alerts.
Usage: Provides audio feedback for round changes and final countdown warnings.
🔄 Updates and Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify users through the app or App Store updates
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing features