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 text item in KB (64-1024) |
| Media Clipboard | Enable/disable media capture (images, videos, PDFs) |
| Text-Only Mode | Hide all media entries from clipboard panel |
| Max Media Size | Maximum file size for media entries (1-50 MB) |
| 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) |
| Clipboard Media | App data | Copied images, videos, PDFs |
Storage Location
All data is stored locally on your device:
/data/data/tribixbite.cleverkeys/
├── shared_prefs/ # Settings
├── files/ # Dictionary, profiles
│ └── clipboard_media/ # Copied images, videos, PDFs (excluded from backup)
└── databases/ # Clipboard history (text + media metadata)[!NOTE] Clipboard media files are excluded from Android Auto Backup to protect privacy and prevent consuming Google Drive quota.
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 |
| History Duration | Clipboard | Never expire |
| Media Clipboard | Clipboard | On |
| Text-Only Mode | Clipboard | Off |
| Max Media Size | Clipboard | 10 MB |
| 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