Studio Darkly ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to transparency about how data is handled in our mobile game Dark Assault. This Privacy Policy explains what information the game collects and how it is used.
Effective date: May 4, 2026.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We do not require you to create an account, provide personal details, or register in any way to play Dark Assault.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
The game is designed to run entirely on your device. We collect no personal data, device identifiers, or usage statistics. Specifically:
- No analytics or telemetry data is collected.
- No advertising identifiers are used.
- No crash reports or diagnostic data are sent to third parties.
- No data is transmitted to our servers.
1.3 In-App Purchases
Dark Assault offers optional in-app purchases (donations and content). When you make a purchase:
- The transaction is processed entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) using your platform account.
- We do not receive, store, or have access to your payment details (credit card number, billing address, etc.).
- We receive only a transaction receipt confirming the purchase was completed, which is used solely to unlock the purchased content.
- Purchase records (which items you own) are stored locally on your device only.
For details on how Apple or Google handle your payment data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
1.4 Device Sensors
Dark Assault uses your device's accelerometer solely to enable tilt-steering controls while you play. This sensor data:
- Is processed locally only and in real time.
- Is not stored, recorded, or transmitted.
- Is used exclusively for the purpose of controlling your in-game ship.
- Can be disabled by switching to touch controls in the game settings.
2. How We Use Information
We do not collect personally identifiable information. The only data processed by the game is:
- Real-time sensor input (accelerometer) for tilt controls — used solely to render the gameplay experience and never retained.
- Purchase transaction receipts — used solely to confirm and unlock purchased content on your device.
We do not use, share, sell, or monetize any personal data.
3. Data Storage
Dark Assault may store the following data locally on your device only:
- High score and leaderboard settings
- Preferred control scheme (tilt or touch)
- Selected sound theme
- Difficulty preference
- Language preference
- Purchase entitlements (records of items you have bought)
This data never leaves your device and is not synced to any cloud service operated by us.
4. Third-Party Services
Dark Assault does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, advertising ID networks, or crash reporting services.
The only third-party interaction is with Apple's App Store or Google Play when you choose to make an in-app purchase. These transactions are governed by Apple's or Google's own privacy policies and terms of service. We do not operate any backend server that receives or stores your purchase or payment information.
5. Child Privacy
Dark Assault is a self-contained game that does not collect personal information from any user, including children. The game is suitable for players of all ages. In-app purchases require authentication through the platform account holder (Apple ID or Google account), and parental controls such as Ask to Buy (iOS) and purchase approval (Google Family Link) are respected. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise young players' device usage and configure appropriate purchase restrictions.
6. Your Rights
Because we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, correct, delete, or port. If you wish to delete all game data stored on your device, you may do so by clearing the app's local storage or uninstalling the game.
7. Security
Since no personal data is collected or transmitted, there is no risk of a data breach involving player information. Any locally stored data (scores, preferences) remains on your device.
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Dark Assault is designed to be playable without any account creation or data submission. Optional in-app purchases are processed entirely by the platform (Apple or Google) and require account holder authentication; we do not collect any information about the purchaser.
9. Changes to This Policy
If we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Studio Darkly
privacy@studiodarkly.com