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Privacy policy for Snowbert
Last updated: November 9, 2026 · prepared for the first version. If the German version and this translation differ, the German version applies.
In short
The developer does not collect any data with Snowbert. There is no account, no advertising, no tracking and no developer server. Your progress stays on your device. Purchases are handled by Apple, and Game Center is only used if you choose to sign in.
Controller
Andreas Zerfas, Am Steinchen 1, 56244 Leuterod, Germany. Email: info@zerfas.de.
Playing without an account or tracking
Snowbert works completely offline. The app contains no advertising, no analytics trackers and no developer server. There is no registration, no chat and no friends management in the app.
What is stored on your device
Campaign and Advent progress, stars, the keepsake baubles on the tree, best scores, mission records, unlocked achievements, the Christmas chronicle and Game Center transfer receipts are kept in files in the app container. They are included in the normal iOS device backup; there is no separate cloud sync. Music and sound effect settings are stored locally.
In-app purchases
The full version and the Advent pack are one-time in-app purchases. Purchase, payment, “Restore purchases”, Family Sharing and Ask to Buy are handled exclusively by Apple through the App Store; Apple's privacy policy applies. The developer receives no payment details, name, email address or Apple Account. On the device, the app only checks Apple's signed purchase confirmation to unlock the purchased content and sends nothing to the developer for this. The purchase area can only be reached behind the parental gate.
Offer codes
You enter redemption codes for the Advent pack in Apple's redemption sheet or directly in the App Store. Apple checks the code and unlocks the content; the app neither stores the code nor sends it to the developer.
Advent calendar
The app works out which doors are open from your device's date, time and time zone. No server is contacted and nothing is transmitted for this.
Language
The app shows its texts in your device language or in the language you chose for Snowbert in iOS. All translations are built into the app; the language you use does not change what data is processed.
Optional Game Center
Game Center stays off until you choose “Connect to Game Center (optional)” and solve the parental gate. After that, your best scores for three leaderboards and the IDs of achievements you have earned are sent to Apple. The app does not ask for names, email, avatars or friends lists. To match transfers, the app stores a hashed, app-specific player identifier locally. Apple's privacy policy also applies to Game Center. Known account restrictions (minors, restricted communication) are respected and block sharing or video.
Sharing, cards and links
Only your own choice in the iOS share sheet passes a result card, a snapshot, a video or a challenge link to the app you pick; sharing sits behind the parental gate. Cards contain the mission, score, local record and optionally a game image, never Game Center names. Challenge links contain the mission, difficulty, course seed and an unverified target score. The receiving app has its own privacy terms.
Gameplay recordings
A recording with ReplayKit only starts after your action, without camera or microphone, and is kept as a temporary file in the app cache. Discarding deletes it; old clips are removed at the next launch. Exporting to “Files” is a copy you create yourself.
Permissions
The app uses neither camera, microphone, location, contacts nor photos. The snapshot only captures the game scene.
This website
When you open these pages, the hosting provider processes the usual connection data (IP address, time, page requested) for delivery and security. No cookies are set and no analytics services are used. The website privacy policy (German) also applies.
Deletion and contact
Delete the app to remove all local data. Purchased content stays linked to your Apple Account and can be restored after reinstalling. You manage results sent to Game Center through your Apple Account. Questions: info@zerfas.de.