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Transparency and trust are fundamental to our mission. This comprehensive guide outlines our privacy practices, terms of service, and your rights when using The Clover Project.

Privacy Policy

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Privacy-First Approach

Privacy Commitment

The Clover Project is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only essential data needed to operate our service, never sell personal information, and use privacy-focused analytics that don't track individual users.

The Clover Project ("we," "us," or "our") operates TheCloverProject.com and provides custom Android-based operating systems. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you visit our website or use our services.

Information CollectionEssential Only

Automatic Data Collection

  • Server Logs: IP addresses, browser types, device information, access times, and pages viewed for security and analytics
  • Privacy-Focused Analytics: Aggregated usage data via Vercel Analytics (no cookies, no personal tracking)

Advertising Data (Google AdSense)

To support our project, we use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

  • Google Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to you based on your visit.
  • Opting Out: You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Communication Data

  • Contact Information: Email addresses and messages when you contact us directly
  • Support Inquiries: Technical questions and feedback you provide

How We Use Your Information

Essential Operations

  • Maintaining website functionality
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
  • Analyzing usage to improve services

User Experience

  • Serving relevant advertisements
  • Responding to support requests
  • Legal compliance and enforcement

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. Limited sharing occurs only for:

Service Providers

Analytics and advertising partners

Legal Requirements

When required by law

Aggregated Data

Non-personal statistics

Your Privacy Rights

Data Rights

  • Access: Request information about your data
  • Correction: Fix inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request data removal

Advertising Control

Manage your advertising preferences through these tools:

DAA Opt-OutGoogle Ad Settings

You can also use browser ad blockers for additional control.

Questions about privacy?

Our team is here to help clarify any privacy concerns.

Contact Our Team

Terms of Service

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High-Risk Activity

1. Agreement and Service Description

By accessing TheCloverProject.com or using our custom Android-based operating systems ("ROMs"), you agree to these Terms of Service. Our software is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and provided free to the community.

2. Risks and Responsibilities

Potential Risks Include:

  • Complete device failure ("bricking")
  • Voided manufacturer warranties
  • Total data and settings loss
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Loss of official update support
  • Potential legal implications

Your Responsibilities:

  • Research installation procedures thoroughly
  • Create complete device backups
  • Possess necessary technical knowledge
  • Accept all associated risks
  • Understand limited support availability
  • Ensure device compatibility

3. Acceptable Use

✅Permitted Uses

  • Installing on devices you own
  • Personal modifications (per license)
  • Contributing to the project
  • Educational and research purposes

❌Prohibited Uses

  • Illegal activities of any kind
  • Unauthorized redistribution
  • Reverse engineering proprietary code
  • Malicious security bypasses

4. Legal Protections

Warranty Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE.

Liability Limitation

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DEVICE DAMAGE, DATA LOSS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OR LEGAL THEORY.

5. Intellectual Property & Governance

Our Property

Clover Project name, logos, and original code

AOSP Licensing

Software follows open source licensing

Indian Law

Governed by Indian law and courts

General Disclaimer

About The Clover Project

We are an independent, community-driven open-source project maintained by passionate volunteers. Our mission is to provide high-quality custom Android experiences, but we operate without commercial backing or formal support infrastructure.

Important Clarifications

No Commercial Affiliations

The Clover Project is completely independent and not affiliated with Google LLC, any device manufacturer, or commercial entity.

Android™ is a Google LLC trademark
Device names are manufacturer trademarks
No endorsement is implied

Community Support

Support comes from our community through forums, documentation, and volunteer assistance. We cannot guarantee individual support or device compatibility.

Community-driven assistance
Documentation and guides
Best-effort support only

Need Assistance?

For questions about our policies, legal matters, or general inquiries, we're here to help. Please allow time for our volunteer team to respond.

Contact Our Team
Typically respond within 48 hours

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