Archives of Dust
Summary: Archives of Dust is designed to be local-first. We do not run our own analytics backend and we do not sell your personal data. However, third-party services used for ads and platform features may collect data as described below.
What data the app collects
We (the developer) do not directly collect personal data from you through a custom backend service.
The game’s core progress is saved on your device as a local JSON save file.
Third-party services
The app uses the following Apple and third-party services that may collect information automatically to provide their functionality:
- Apple Game Center (Apple Inc.)
- Used for login/identity to support features like save syncing.
- Game Center provides identifiers such as
teamPlayerId/gamePlayerIdto the app.
- iCloud / CloudKit (Apple Inc.)
- Optional: used to sync your save across devices.
- The app uploads an encrypted save blob to your private iCloud database. The developer cannot read your save contents.
- Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads SDK (Google LLC)
- Used to show ads, including optional rewarded ads.
- Ad providers may collect device and usage information to deliver ads, measure performance, and prevent fraud.
- Apple StoreKit (In‑App Purchases) (Apple Inc.)
- Used to process purchases such as coin packs and/or remove ads.
- Payment and subscription information is handled by Apple; the app receives purchase status/transaction results.
Game Center requirement
The app requires a Game Center login for identity-related features (for example, syncing saves). If you are not signed into Game Center, certain features may be unavailable until you sign in.
Save syncing and encryption
If you use sync, the app stores one record in your private CloudKit database. The payload is encrypted on-device using a key derived from your Game Center identity and the app’s bundle identifier. Sync uses a last-write-wins strategy based on save timestamps.
Children’s privacy
This app is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through a third-party service used by this app, please contact the relevant provider and/or the developer.
Your choices
- Ads: You can choose not to watch rewarded ads. If an ad-free option is offered via in-app purchase, enabling it should stop ads in the app.
- iCloud Sync: You can disable iCloud for this app in iOS Settings to prevent CloudKit syncing.
- Game Center: You can sign out of Game Center in iOS Settings (may disable identity/sync features).
Contact
For privacy questions, contact: knarfishness+archive@gmail.com