Privacy Policy

1) Our Privacy Philosophy

ClickTheWheel is built with privacy as a core principle. We don't track you across websites, we don't sell your data, and we don't use invasive analytics. Your wheel configurations, entries, and results belong to you and stay on your device whenever possible. We only use external services (like Supabase) when you explicitly choose to share your wheel with others.

2) Information We Collect

2.1) Data Stored Locally (Your Device)

When you use ClickTheWheel without sharing, all data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage and sessionStorage. This includes:

• Wheel entries: The list of items on your wheel (e.g., names, options, choices)
• Results history: A record of winners/selections from your spins
• Settings: Your color preferences, spin speed, confetti settings, and other customizations
• Wheel title: Any custom title you set for your wheel
• User ID: A randomly generated identifier stored in sessionStorage (per-tab, not shared across browser tabs)

Important: This local data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share your wheel. You can clear it anytime by clearing your browser's localStorage or using browser privacy settings.

2.2) Data Stored When Sharing (Supabase)

When you click "Share Wheel" and create a shareable link, we use Supabase (a third-party database service) to enable real-time synchronization. The following data is stored in Supabase:

• Room ID: A unique identifier for your shared room
• Host ID: Your user ID (randomly generated, not personally identifiable)
• Wheel data: Current entries, results, rotation state, and spin status (synchronized in real-time)
• User nicknames: Optional nicknames you and guests choose (e.g., "Joker" for host, "Guest0001" for guests)
• User activity timestamps: Last active time for each user (used to detect and remove inactive guests)
• Room metadata: Creation time, last update time

Data retention: Shared rooms are stored until you click "Stop Sharing" or the room becomes inactive. We do not automatically delete rooms, but you can delete them at any time. Rooms may be cleaned up by Supabase based on their retention policies.

2.3) Feedback Form Data

If you submit feedback through our feedback form, we collect:

• Your message (required)
• Name (optional)
• Email address (optional, only used to reply)
• Category (bug report, feature request, etc.)
• Room ID (optional, if you're reporting an issue with a specific room)
• Page URL (optional, helps us understand context)

Feedback is stored in Supabase (if configured) or sent via email to support@clickthewheel.com. We use this information solely to improve ClickTheWheel and respond to your inquiries.

3) How We Use Your Information

• Local data: Used solely to provide the wheel spinner functionality on your device. No external transmission.
• Shared room data: Used to synchronize wheel state, entries, and results in real-time between you and guests who join your shared link.
• User activity: Used to detect inactive guests and automatically remove them from shared rooms to keep entries clean.
• Feedback: Used to improve ClickTheWheel, fix bugs, and respond to user inquiries.

We do NOT:

• Track you across websites or use tracking cookies
• Sell your data to third parties
• Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
• Share your data except as necessary for the sharing feature (Supabase)
• Collect personally identifiable information without your explicit consent

4) Third-Party Services

4.1) Cloud infrastructure (AWS & Google Cloud)

ClickTheWheel is hosted using third‑party cloud infrastructure providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We rely on their security and resiliency capabilities (for example, redundancy, encryption features, monitoring, and access controls) as part of operating the service.

4.2) Supabase

ClickTheWheel uses Supabase (supabase.com) to power the real-time sharing feature. Supabase is a database and real-time synchronization service. When you share a wheel:

• Your wheel data is stored on Supabase servers
• Supabase handles real-time synchronization between host and guests
• Supabase's privacy policy applies to data stored on their platform
• Supabase uses industry-standard security measures and encryption

You can review Supabase's privacy policy at https://supabase.com/privacy.

4.3) Google AdSense (If Applicable)

If ClickTheWheel displays advertisements through Google AdSense, Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to ClickTheWheel and other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5) Cookies and Local Storage

ClickTheWheel uses localStorage and sessionStorage (browser storage technologies) to save your wheel configurations, entries, and settings. These are not cookies, but they function similarly in that they store data in your browser.

What we store:

• localStorage: Wheel entries, results, settings, entry mode preferences (persists across browser sessions)
• sessionStorage: User ID (per-tab, cleared when tab closes)

How to clear: You can clear this data anytime through your browser's settings (usually under "Clear browsing data" or "Privacy & Security"). Clearing localStorage will reset your wheel to default settings.

Third-party cookies: If ClickTheWheel uses Google AdSense or other advertising services, those services may set cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to Google's privacy policy for information about their cookie usage.

6) Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• Local data: Stored securely in your browser using standard browser security mechanisms. Your browser's security settings protect this data.
• Shared room data: Transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. Supabase uses industry-standard encryption and security practices.
• No passwords: ClickTheWheel doesn't require accounts or passwords, reducing the risk of credential breaches.
• Room IDs: Room IDs are randomly generated and difficult to guess, providing a basic level of access control for shared rooms.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7) Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all data stored locally in your browser's developer tools (localStorage/sessionStorage). For shared room data, contact us to request access.
• Deletion: Clear your browser's localStorage/sessionStorage to delete local data. For shared rooms, click "Stop Sharing" to delete the room. For feedback, contact us to request deletion.
• Opt-out: You can use ClickTheWheel without sharing, keeping all data local. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings if ads are displayed.
• Correction: You can edit your wheel entries, settings, and results at any time. For feedback corrections, contact us.
• Portability: Your local data is stored in JSON format and can be exported through browser developer tools if needed.

8) Children's Privacy

ClickTheWheel is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

10) Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Email: support@clickthewheel.com
• Feedback form: /feedback