How ClickTheWheel Saves Data: Local Wheels vs Shared Rooms
By Fred and the ClickTheWheel Team
Updated: May 2026
Category: Saving & Sharing
Reading time: 7–8 minutes
One question that comes up often with wheel tools is simple:
“Where did my wheel go?”
Sometimes a user creates a wheel on one device and expects to see it on another. Sometimes a host shares a room and wonders if guests can edit the wheel. Sometimes someone wants to make a wheel public, while another person wants to keep their wheel private.
These are normal questions.
A wheel can feel like a small thing, but once people use it for real events, saved lists, live sessions, and shared activities, data behavior matters.
This guide explains the idea of local wheels, saved wheels, shared rooms, public wheels, private wheels, and your list of wheels in ClickTheWheel.
Table of Contents
- The simple version
- Local wheels
- Saved wheels
- Your list of wheels
- Shared rooms
- Host and guest access
- Public wheels
- Private wheels
- Live sessions
- Common mistakes
- FAQ
- Final thoughts
The Simple Version
Think of wheel data in a few layers:
- Local wheel: available on the current device/browser.
- Saved wheel: intentionally saved so you can return to it.
- Your wheels: your personal list of saved wheels.
- Shared room: a live session for group participation.
- Public wheel: visible or shareable publicly if you choose.
- Private wheel: kept for your own use.
The exact behavior depends on how the app feature is implemented, but this is the user-friendly mental model.
Local Wheels
A local wheel is what you are working on in your current browser or device.
It is convenient for quick use.
But local data can be affected by:
- clearing browser storage
- changing devices
- using private browsing
- browser cleanup tools
- switching accounts
- using another phone
If a wheel matters, save it.
Saved Wheels
Saving a wheel means you intentionally keep it for future use.
Saved wheels are useful for:
- repeated classroom activities
- office raffles
- recurring games
- personal decision wheels
- templates you customize
- live session preparation
Use “Save Wheel” when the wheel is important enough to reuse.
Your List of Wheels
Your list of wheels is where you return to wheels you saved.
This is useful when you have multiple wheels, such as:
Friday Raffle
Class 6 Review Questions
Team Icebreaker
Dinner Picker
Workout Picker
Birthday Game
Good naming helps. Use titles that make sense later.
Shared Rooms
A shared room is different from simply saving a wheel.
A shared room is for a live or group experience.
The host controls the session. Guests join to watch or participate based on the room behavior.
For live events, the host screen should be treated as the source of truth.
Host and Guest Access
In a live session:
- Host prepares the wheel.
- Host starts the room.
- Guests join with a link, code, or QR.
- Host manages the spin and results.
- Guests follow the session.
This prevents too many people from changing the wheel at the same time.
Public Wheels
Making a wheel public means it can be shared or discovered by others, depending on the app’s Gallery or Community Wheels design.
Public wheels are useful for:
- game ideas
- classroom activities
- party wheels
- templates
- community sharing
- reusable fun wheels
Before making a wheel public, check that it does not contain private names, personal data, or sensitive information.
Private Wheels
A private wheel is for your own use.
Use private mode for:
- personal task lists
- student names
- employee lists
- customer entries
- private raffle lists
- sensitive planning
If a wheel contains real people’s names or internal details, keep it private unless you have a good reason to share it.
Live Sessions
Live sessions are temporary group moments.
A saved wheel can be used to start a live session, but the live room itself is about real-time participation.
For important live draws, record proof separately.
Common Mistakes
Assuming local means saved
If it matters, save it.
Making private data public
Do not publish wheels with sensitive names or details.
Poor wheel names
Use clear titles so your list stays organized.
Confusing saved wheels and live rooms
Saved wheels are for reuse. Live rooms are for group sessions.
Letting guests edit unexpectedly
Keep host control clear.
Data Safety Checklist
- [ ] Important wheels are saved.
- [ ] Wheel names are clear.
- [ ] Private data is not public.
- [ ] Shared rooms have clear host control.
- [ ] Public wheels are safe to share.
- [ ] Live draw proof is saved separately if needed.
When ClickTheWheel Helps
ClickTheWheel can support quick local use, saved wheels, reusable wheel lists, shared rooms, live sessions, public sharing, and private use.
Browse the Templates Library for wheels you can customize, save, share, or keep private.
FAQ
What is a local wheel?
A wheel available in your current browser or device session.
When should I save a wheel?
Save it when you want to reuse it later.
What is “My Wheels” or a list of wheels?
It is where saved wheels can be found and reopened.
What is a shared room?
A live space where guests can join and follow the host’s wheel.
Should I make my wheel public?
Only if it is safe and useful for others. Keep private data private.
Can I make a public wheel private again?
If the app supports privacy toggles, use the private setting for your own use.
Final Thoughts
Understanding where your wheel lives makes ClickTheWheel easier to use.
Quick wheels are great for one-time decisions. Saved wheels are better for reuse. Shared rooms are for live moments. Public wheels are for community sharing. Private wheels are for personal or sensitive use.
Start with ClickTheWheel, save the wheels you care about, and keep private information protected.