Privacy Policy | Runesmith Studio

We believe privacy is a fundamental right, so our apps are built with a privacy-by-design and offline-first philosophy. Simply put: we do not collect, store, or share your personal data.

1. No backend servers & local storage

Our apps are designed to function independently on your device. We do not operate backend servers or databases to harvest your data. All user-generated content, messages, files, and settings are stored locally on your device (for example, via SQLite or Core Data). If an app supports syncing across your devices, it strictly uses your personal Apple iCloud account, and we have no access to that data.

2. Device permissions

To provide core functionality, our apps may request certain iOS permissions. All data processed through these permissions stays on your device.

Local Network & Bluetooth: used only for peer-to-peer connections (via Apple frameworks) to enable offline communication or file transfer between nearby devices. We do not monitor or log these connections.
Camera & Photo Library: used only when you explicitly choose to capture or attach media within an app.
Location Services: if requested, location is used only locally (for example, to show your position on an offline map or to calculate relative distance to peers). It is never transmitted to us or any third party.

3. End-to-end encryption

If an app offers direct messaging or secure file transfer, it uses Apple's native encryption frameworks (such as CryptoKit). Cryptographic keys are generated and stored securely in your device's Keychain. We do not hold decryption keys and cannot read your communications.

4. Third-party tracking and analytics

We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs. We rely solely on Apple's standard, opt-in App Analytics. If you have chosen to share crash and usage data with developers in your iOS settings, Apple provides us with anonymized, aggregated reports to help us fix bugs. This data cannot be traced back to you.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Because we do not collect your email or contact information, we cannot notify you individually, so please review this page periodically.

6. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at RunesmithStudio@icloud.com.