title: Privacy Settings
description: Control data collection and storage
category: Settings
difficulty: beginner
Privacy Settings
Control what data CleverKeys collects, stores, and how your information is handled.
Quick Summary
| What | Description |
|---|
| Purpose | Manage privacy and data |
| Access | Settings > Clipboard / Privacy sections |
| Principle | Local-first, no cloud by default |
Privacy Philosophy
CleverKeys is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- • Local processing: All AI runs on your device
- • No cloud upload: Data never leaves your device by default
- • No analytics: No usage tracking or telemetry
- • You control data: Export or delete anytime
Clipboard Privacy
Clipboard Settings
Found under the Clipboard section in Settings:
| Setting | Description |
| Clipboard History | Enable/disable clipboard history |
| Clipboard History Limit | Maximum items to keep (default: 50) |
| Clipboard Size Limit | Total size limit in MB |
| Clipboard Max Item Size | Maximum size per item in KB |
| Exclude Password Managers | Don't save clips from 1Password, Bitwarden, etc. |
| Respect Sensitive Flag | Honor Android 13+ IS_SENSITIVE flag |
Sensitive Content Protection
CleverKeys automatically protects sensitive content:
| Protection | How It Works |
| Password Fields | Detected automatically, clipboard disabled |
| Password Managers | Clips from password apps excluded (when enabled) |
| Sensitive Flag | Android 13+ apps can mark content as sensitive |
Incognito Mode
Found in the Privacy section:
When enabled:
- • Predictions disabled
- • Learning disabled
- • Nothing saved to history
Useful for entering sensitive information in any app.
Data Storage
What's Stored
| Data | Location | Purpose |
| Settings | App preferences | Your configuration |
| Dictionary | App data | Personal words |
| Profiles | App data | Saved configurations |
| Clipboard | App data | Recent clips (up to limit) |
Storage Location
All data is stored locally on your device:
/data/data/tribixbite.cleverkeys/
├── shared_prefs/ # Settings
├── files/ # Dictionary, profiles
└── databases/ # Clipboard history
Secure Input
Password Fields
When a text field is marked as password:
- • Predictions disabled
- • Learning disabled
- • Clipboard disabled
- • Keyboard behaves in secure mode
Data Export and Deletion
Export Your Data
Use Settings > Backup & Restore to:
- • Export settings and preferences
- • Export clipboard history
- • Export profiles
Clear Data
| Method | What's Cleared |
| Clear Clipboard | Delete items via clipboard panel |
| Reset Settings | Settings > Backup & Restore > Reset |
| Clear App Data | Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Clear Data |
Privacy Settings Reference
| Setting | Section | Default |
| Clipboard History | Clipboard | On |
| History Limit | Clipboard | 50 items |
| Exclude Password Managers | Clipboard | On |
| Respect Sensitive Flag | Clipboard | On |
| Incognito Mode | Privacy | Off |
Network Privacy
CleverKeys does not require network access for core functionality:
| Feature | Network Required |
| Typing | No |
| Predictions | No |
| Autocorrect | No |
| Themes | No |
All processing happens locally on your device.
Common Questions
Q: Does CleverKeys send data to servers?
A: No. All processing happens locally on your device.
Q: Are my passwords safe?
A: Password fields are automatically protected - no learning, no clipboard, no predictions.
Q: How do I completely clear my data?
A: Go to Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Storage > Clear Data. This removes all personal data while keeping the app installed.
Q: Can I use CleverKeys without any data storage?
A: Enable Incognito Mode for reduced data retention (predictions will be less personalized).
Related Features
- • Clipboard History - Manage clipboard
- • Backup & Restore - Data management