This Privacy Policy explains what data the AFTERGLOW app and website (“AFTERGLOW”, “we”, “us”)
process and why. AFTERGLOW is operated by BOFF GmbH (boff.ch), Switzerland.
Questions or requests: info@boff.ch.
The short version
No account, no sign-up, no ads, no third-party advertising or analytics trackers.
We only store what you choose to submit to the global leaderboard: a display name, an optional city, and your score.
We never sell your data and we do not track you across other apps or websites.
What we collect
Leaderboard entries (data you provide). When you post a score you enter a short
display name and, optionally, a city. We store this together with your score and the game played
so the public global leaderboard can be shown to all players.
Game session token. To keep the leaderboard fair, each run uses a short-lived,
randomly generated session identifier that lets our server verify the run. It is not a persistent
user account and is not used to identify you.
Technical request data. Like any website/app, our hosting and database providers
process standard technical information (such as your IP address and request metadata) to operate
and secure the service. We do not use this for advertising or profiling.
On your device. Your chosen name/city and your local high scores are stored
locally on your device (browser localStorage) for convenience. This never leaves your device
unless you choose to post a score.
How we use it
To display the global leaderboard and your ranking.
To verify scores and prevent cheating and abuse.
To operate, secure and maintain the service.
Service providers
We use the following processors to run AFTERGLOW. Data may be processed on their infrastructure:
Vercel Inc. — app/website hosting and serverless functions.
Upstash Inc. — the database that stores leaderboard entries.
Legal basis (GDPR / Swiss FADP)
We process leaderboard data based on your consent (given when you submit a score) and our legitimate
interest in operating a fair, functioning service. You can withdraw consent at any time by asking us
to remove your entry.
Data retention
Leaderboard entries are kept until you ask us to remove them or until we clean or reset a board.
Local data on your device stays until you clear your browser/app storage.
Your rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your leaderboard entry, and you can object
to processing. Email info@boff.ch and we will respond promptly.
Children
AFTERGLOW is a general-audience game and is not directed at children. Please do not submit a real
name or any personal information in the display name or city fields.
User-submitted names
The display name and city you submit are shown publicly to other players. Do not enter personal data
you don’t want to be public. We may remove names or cities that are offensive, infringing or
otherwise inappropriate (see our Terms of Use).
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected by the “last updated” date above.
Contact: info@boff.ch · AFTERGLOW, Switzerland. This document is
provided for transparency and is not legal advice.