Privacy Policy

Effective date: 23 June 2026 · Last updated: 26 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Alchemy Atlas (the “App”), developed by Arda Balkan (“we”, “us”), handles information when you use it. It applies to the App on both Apple (iOS/iPadOS) and Android devices. We designed the App to be local-first: it does not require an account and we do not operate a server that stores your personal data.

Information we collect

We do not ask you for, and we do not directly collect, personal information such as your name, email address, or contacts.

• Game data stored on your device. Your progress (discovered elements, favorites, experience, settings, and similar gameplay state) is saved locally on your device. It is not transmitted to us.
• Local notifications. If you enable reminders, they are scheduled locally on your device. No data leaves your device for this feature.

Information collected by third parties

The App uses the following third-party services, which may collect data under their own privacy policies:

• Google AdMob (advertising). The App shows ads through Google AdMob. To serve and measure ads, Google collects a device advertising identifier (the IDFA on Apple devices and the Android Advertising ID on Android devices) and other device identifiers, advertising data, and product-interaction (usage) data such as ad views and taps. This data is used by Google for third-party advertising and for tracking across apps and websites. In the European Economic Area, the UK, and Switzerland, we present a consent choice using Google’s User Messaging Platform before personalized ads are served. On Apple devices, ads only use the IDFA for tracking if you allow it through Apple’s App Tracking Transparency prompt; on Android, you can opt out of ad personalization or reset your advertising identifier in your device settings. If you decline tracking or personalization, ads become non-personalized. See Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses information from apps.
• In-app purchases (Apple App Store & Google Play). Optional purchases (such as removing ads or buying hints) are processed by the platform’s store — Apple through the App Store on Apple devices, and Google through Google Play Billing on Android devices. We never receive your payment card or financial details. Purchase handling is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Apple Game Center (optional, Apple devices only). If you choose to use Game Center, leaderboards and achievements are handled by Apple. Your Game Center identity is managed by Apple under Apple’s Privacy Policy. Game Center is entirely optional — the App is fully playable without signing in, and we do not receive a separate copy of this data.
• Google Play Games Services (optional, Android devices only). If you choose to sign in, leaderboards and achievements on Android are handled by Google Play Games Services. Your Play Games identity and related gameplay data are managed by Google under Google’s Privacy Policy. Play Games is entirely optional — the App is fully playable without signing in, and we do not receive a separate copy of this data.

How information is used

• To save and restore your game progress and preferences on your device.
• To display advertising (including, with your permission, personalized ads) and to support optional in-app purchases.
• To provide optional leaderboards and achievements through Apple Game Center (Apple devices) or Google Play Games Services (Android devices).
• To deliver any reminders you choose to enable.

Children’s privacy

The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13, and our AdMob ad settings are configured accordingly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through a third-party service in the App, please contact us and we will help address it.

Your choices

• Ad tracking (Apple devices). You can change tracking permission at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking, and limit ad personalization in Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising. You can also reset your Advertising Identifier (IDFA) from iOS Settings.
• Ad tracking (Android devices). You can opt out of ad personalization and delete or reset your Android Advertising ID in Settings → Google → Ads (the exact path may vary by device and Android version). Where applicable, you can also reopen the consent choice we present in the European Economic Area, the UK, and Switzerland.
• Reset. You can reset your game progress from within the App’s settings.
• Deletion. Deleting the App removes the game data stored locally on your device, on both Apple and Android devices.

Data retention

Game data remains on your device until you reset your progress or delete the App. Data handled by Google and Apple is retained according to their respective policies.

International users

The App is operated from Türkiye. By using the App, you understand that third-party providers may process data in other countries under their own safeguards.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email support@alchemyatlas.app.