Privacy Policy

Closer is built to get out of the way so the two of you can talk. That goes for your data too. There is no account to create, no profile to fill in, and nothing you say in the game is ever recorded or sent to us. This page explains exactly what that means.

The short version

• No account, no signup, no login.
• No ads, no ad networks, no ad tracking, no advertising identifier (IDFA).
• Your answers and conversations are never recorded, stored, or transmitted. They happen out loud, between two people.
• The only data collected is anonymous, aggregate usage analytics, through a privacy-first service called TelemetryDeck.
• Purchases are handled by Apple. Closer never sees your payment details.

What we do not collect

We do not ask for, and we do not collect, your name, email address, phone number, contacts, photos, or precise location. We do not track you across other apps or websites. We do not use the advertising identifier (IDFA), and we do not build an advertising profile of you. We never record, store, or read what you and your partner say while playing.

The one thing we do collect: anonymous analytics

To understand whether the app is working well and which decks people enjoy, Closer uses TelemetryDeck, a privacy-first analytics service designed to be GDPR-compliant and to make it impossible to identify an individual person.

TelemetryDeck receives anonymous, aggregate signals such as: that the app was opened, that a session was started, or that a particular deck was viewed, along with general technical context like the device type and app version. Identifiers are anonymised with a one-way hash, so the data cannot be traced back to you, your device, or your Apple Account.

What TelemetryDeck does not receive: your name or contact details, the answers you give, anything you say during a game, your precise location, or any advertising identifier.

Purchases

Closer offers free decks, one-time deck purchases, and an optional yearly All-Access subscription. All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store (StoreKit). Closer never sees or stores your card number or payment details. Your purchases are tied to your Apple Account so that you can restore them on your devices. Apple’s handling of payment data is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy.

Data stored on your device

Your purchased decks, your progress, and your settings are stored locally on your device. This information stays on your device and is not sent to us.

Children

Closer is intended for adults in relationships and is not directed at children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the app evolves. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of this page.

Two changes are already planned, and this policy will be updated to describe them before they go live:

• RevenueCat to manage purchases and subscriptions. When added, it will receive anonymous purchase events from Apple. It will not receive your conversations or contact details.
• Branch to measure how people find and install the app. When added, it will be disclosed here, including what it collects and how to opt out where required.

Until this page says otherwise, neither is in use.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email hello@closer-couples.app and Jon, who makes Closer, will get back to you.