Effective date: April 9, 2026 | Last updated: April 9, 2026
This document contains both the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use for Qatari Joker. Please read both sections carefully before using the App.
This Privacy Policy explains how Qatari Joker ("the App"), developed and published by Yousif Ameen under Approve The Move ("we", "us", or "our"), handles information when you ("you" or "the user") download, install, or use the App on any supported device.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy applies to all versions of Qatari Joker distributed through the Apple App Store and any future platforms.
By downloading, installing, or using Qatari Joker, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App and remove it from your device.
We do not collect, transmit, or process any personal data. Qatari Joker is designed from the ground up as a privacy-first, offline application. Specifically:
Qatari Joker stores a small amount of non-personal preference data locally on your device using Apple's UserDefaults system. This data is stored within the App's private sandbox, is not accessible to other apps, and never leaves your device.
Data stored locally includes:
All active game state — including your cards, bids, tricks, scores, and round history — exists only in volatile memory (RAM) during gameplay. When you close or terminate the App, all game state is permanently discarded. There is no cloud sync, no saved game files, no replay history, and no persistent game data.
This data is declared in our Privacy Manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) under API category NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryUserDefaults with reason code CA92.1 (access to store and retrieve user preferences), as required by Apple.
How to delete: You can erase all locally stored preferences at any time by deleting Qatari Joker from your device. No residual data is retained after uninstallation.
Qatari Joker offers local multiplayer using Apple's MultipeerConnectivity framework. This enables direct, peer-to-peer connections between nearby devices over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
During an active local multiplayer session, the following data is transmitted between connected devices:
No other data (photos, contacts, location, device information, browsing history, etc.) is ever transmitted.
All peer-to-peer communication is encrypted using Apple's built-in TLS encryption (MCSession with .required encryption preference). This means all game data transmitted between devices is encrypted in transit and cannot be intercepted by other devices or networks.
When a multiplayer session ends (either by completing the game, disconnecting, or closing the App), all session data is permanently discarded on all connected devices. No multiplayer data is retained, logged, or stored after the session concludes.
Qatari Joker does not integrate, embed, or communicate with any third-party services, SDKs, APIs, or frameworks that collect, process, or transmit user data. The App uses exclusively Apple-provided first-party system frameworks:
| Framework | Purpose | Data Collection |
|---|---|---|
| SwiftUI | User interface rendering | None |
| MultipeerConnectivity | Local peer-to-peer networking | None (local only) |
| AudioToolbox | System sound effects | None |
| UIKit (Haptics) | Haptic feedback | None |
We do not use Firebase, Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, Unity, AdMob, Crashlytics, Sentry, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or any other third-party data collection tool.
While Qatari Joker itself does not collect data, please be aware that Apple may independently collect certain information related to your use of the App Store, such as download statistics and crash logs. This data collection is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, not ours, and is outside our control.
We have declared in App Store Connect that Qatari Joker collects no data linked to or tracking the user, as reflected on the App's App Store product page under "App Privacy."
Qatari Joker is rated 4+ by Apple and is designed to be suitable for users of all ages. The App does not contain violence, gambling (real or simulated), horror, mature themes, profanity, or any other objectionable material.
Because we do not collect any personal information from any user of any age, we are compliant with the following regulations regarding children's privacy:
Parents, guardians, and educators can allow children to use Qatari Joker with full confidence that no personal information is collected, stored, or shared.
We respect and support the privacy rights granted to individuals under applicable data protection legislation worldwide.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent local laws grant you the following rights regarding personal data:
Since we do not collect, store, or process any personal data, there is no data for us to provide, correct, restrict, delete, port, or cease processing. Your local preferences can be erased by deleting the App. If you believe we hold data about you in error, please contact us and we will investigate promptly.
Legal basis for processing: We do not process personal data. The on-device preference storage operates under legitimate interest (providing a functional user experience) and does not constitute data processing under GDPR as the data never leaves the device or reaches us.
Data controller: Yousif Ameen / Approve The Move (contact details in Section 14).
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding personal information:
We do not collect, sell, or share personal information. We have not sold or shared personal information of any consumer in the preceding 12 months, nor do we intend to do so.
California's "Do Not Track" signals and Global Privacy Control (GPC) are respected by default, as the App does not track users in any capacity.
If you are located in Qatar or other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, we comply with applicable data protection laws, including Qatar's Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy. As we do not collect personal data, no registration with the Compliance and Data Protection Department is required.
Regardless of your location, the same principle applies: we do not collect personal data, so there is no data to exercise rights over. If your local laws grant you additional privacy rights, please contact us and we will cooperate fully.
Although we do not collect or store personal data on any server, we employ the following security measures to protect your experience within the App:
We do not operate servers, databases, or cloud storage of any kind. We do not retain any user data. All data associated with Qatari Joker exists exclusively on your personal device:
| Data Type | Storage Location | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| User preferences | Device (UserDefaults) | Until App is deleted |
| Game state | Device (RAM only) | Current session only |
| Multiplayer session data | Device (RAM only) | Active session only |
When you delete the App, all associated data is permanently removed from your device by the operating system.
Qatari Joker is available worldwide through the Apple App Store. Since the App does not collect or transmit any data to external servers, there are no international data transfers to disclose. All data remains on your local device at all times, regardless of your geographic location.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Qatari Joker, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App and remove it from your device.
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Yousif Ameen / Approve The Move ("we", "us", "our") governing your use of the App.
Subject to your compliance with these terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use Qatari Joker on any Apple device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.
This license is also governed by the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), which is incorporated into these terms by reference.
You agree not to:
All rights, title, and interest in and to Qatari Joker — including but not limited to the software code, visual design, user interface elements, graphics, animations, sound effects, game mechanics, and documentation — are and shall remain the exclusive property of Yousif Ameen / Approve The Move.
The name "Qatari Joker", the Approve The Move name and logo, and all associated branding are trademarks of Approve The Move. Nothing in these terms grants you any right to use our trademarks without prior written permission.
"Joker" as a card game concept and the traditional rules of the game are part of the public domain and are not claimed as proprietary.
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
You acknowledge that the App is a game provided for entertainment purposes and that your use of the App is at your sole risk.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL YOUSIF AMEEN, APPROVE THE MOVE, OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total aggregate liability exceed the amount you paid for the App (which is zero, as the App is free).
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yousif Ameen, Approve The Move, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Qatar, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms or the App shall be resolved as follows:
Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.
For EU/EEA residents: Nothing in these terms limits your right to bring proceedings before the courts of your country of residence, as required by Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.
For US residents: You and we each waive the right to a jury trial and the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
These terms are effective until terminated. Your rights under these terms will terminate automatically and without notice if you fail to comply with any provision.
Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App and delete all copies from your devices. Sections 15 through 19 shall survive any termination of these terms.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part thereof) at any time without notice or liability.
If any provision of these terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
These terms, together with the Privacy Policy above and Apple's Licensed Application EULA, constitute the entire agreement between you and Approve The Move regarding your use of Qatari Joker. These terms supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the App.
We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in the App, our practices, or applicable laws. When we make changes:
Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, your sole remedy is to stop using the App and delete it from your device.
If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, these Terms of Use, or our practices, please contact us:
We commit to responding to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For GDPR-related requests, we will respond within the legally required timeframe of one calendar month.
Document version 2.0 | Effective April 9, 2026 | Applies to Qatari Joker v0.1 and all subsequent versions unless superseded.