Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung

Timekiller - Fast-Paced Puzzle Game
Last Updated / Letzte Aktualisierung: January 2, 2025

English Version

Data Collection

• Does NOT collect any personal data
• Does NOT track your behavior
• Does NOT use analytics services
• Does NOT share data with third parties
• Does NOT require an account

Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults:

• Player names - Stored locally
• Highscores - Stored locally (and optionally synced to Game Center)
• Game settings - Stored locally
• Achievements - Stored locally (and optionally synced to Game Center on iOS)
• In-App Purchase status - Managed by Apple (StoreKit)

None of this data leaves your device unless you choose to enable Game Center.

Game Center OPTIONAL

Timekiller offers optional Game Center integration on iOS:

• Game Center is disabled by default
• You must explicitly enable it in the app settings
• When enabled, the app uses Apple's Game Center framework to:
  • Sync your highscores to leaderboards
  • Sync your achievements
  • Display your Game Center player name
• Data shared with Game Center:
  • Your highscores (single integer value)
  • Your achievement progress (percentages)
  • No personal information beyond what Game Center already has
• Game Center is not available on watchOS
• You can disable Game Center at any time in settings
• All data is processed through Apple's Game Center servers
• Apple's Game Center Privacy Policy applies to this feature

In-App Purchases

If you purchase premium features:

• Transactions are handled by Apple's App Store
• Apple's Privacy Policy applies to payment processing
• Purchase status is synced via iCloud (if enabled)
• No payment data is collected by this app

Open Source

Timekiller is open source software:

• Source code: GitHub Repository
• You can verify that no data is collected
• Licensed under MIT License

Children's Privacy

This app is safe for children:

• No data collection by default
• Game Center is optional and disabled by default
• No advertising
• No external links (except GitHub in settings)
• No user-generated content
• No social features beyond optional Game Center leaderboards

Your Rights

You can:

• Delete all app data by uninstalling the app
• Disable iCloud sync in iOS Settings
• Disable Game Center in the app settings
• Review the source code anytime on GitHub

Contact

Questions about privacy?

• GitHub: Open an issue

Technical Details

iOS Technologies Used

This app uses only Apple's native frameworks:

• SwiftUI - User interface
• Foundation - Core functionality
• UserDefaults - Local storage
• StoreKit - In-App Purchases (handled by Apple)
• AVFoundation - Sound effects (local files only)
• CoreHaptics - Haptic feedback (device-only)
• GameKit - Game Center integration (optional, iOS only)

No third-party SDKs or tracking libraries.

Network Access

This app:

• Does NOT connect to any servers (except when Game Center is enabled)
• Does NOT make network requests (except for optional Game Center)
• Does NOT load remote content

• Only contacts Apple servers for:
  • App Store purchase verification
  • iCloud sync (if user enables it)
  • Game Center sync (if user enables it on iOS)

Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy changes:

• Updated version will be posted on GitHub
• "Last Updated" date will be changed
• Users will be notified in app update notes

Compliance

This app complies with: