Privacy policy

Last updated 31 October 2026

Testing the beta? If you're using Cullmate through TestFlight, the app asks whether you'd like to share how each level went, to help us tune the difficulty. Nothing is shared unless you tap “Share play data”.

If you do, the app records, for each level you play: which level it was, its board size and number of pieces, whether you solved it, how long it took, how often you restarted or got stuck, whether you'd solved it before, the app version and the day you played. We use this only to tune the difficulty.

Each record carries a random ID that the app creates when you first choose to share. We don't link it to your name, email address or Apple ID. The records are stored in Apple's iCloud (CloudKit), and only we can access them. We collect no other personal data, and we never share or sell anything.

You can turn sharing off at any time with the “Share play data” switch in the app's Settings, and remove what you've shared with “Delete my play data”. Our legal basis is your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by turning sharing off. We'll delete all beta play data within three months of the app's full release. The App Store version collects nothing.

The short version: the App Store version of Cullmate doesn't collect any personal data. There are no accounts, no adverts, no analytics and no tracking, in the app or on this website.

Who we are

Cullmate is made by Kevin Davies, an independent developer based in the UK. For anything to do with privacy, email support@getcullmate.com.

The app

Cullmate runs entirely on your iPhone. The App Store version has no server, doesn't connect to the internet, and contains no third-party code for adverts, analytics or tracking.

Your progress and settings are stored only on your device. We can't see them, and they're deleted if you delete the app.

When you share a level or a result, Cullmate opens the standard iPhone share sheet. You choose what to send and who to send it to, and it goes directly from your phone. We never receive it.

Buying the app

Purchases are handled entirely by Apple. We don't receive your name, email address or payment details. Apple's own privacy policy covers how it handles your purchase.

Crash reports

If you've chosen to share analytics with app developers in your iPhone's settings, Apple may pass us anonymous crash reports and basic usage figures. These don't identify you, and we only use them to fix problems. You can turn this off at any time in Settings, under Privacy and Security, then Analytics and Improvements.

This website

This website doesn't use cookies, analytics or tracking of any kind, and the puzzle on the home page runs entirely in your browser.

Like any website, it's served by a hosting provider, which may briefly keep standard technical logs, such as IP addresses, to keep the site secure and working. We don't use these logs to identify anyone.

Emailing us

If you email us, we'll receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message. We use this only to reply to you and to help with your question. We don't add you to any mailing list, and we never share or sell your details.

We keep support emails for up to 12 months after a conversation ends, then delete them. Our legal basis for handling them is our legitimate interest in answering your questions.

Children

Cullmate is suitable for all ages. Because the App Store version collects no personal data, it collects none from children either.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law you can ask to see, correct or delete any personal data we hold about you, which in practice means any emails you've sent us. Just email support@getcullmate.com.

If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

If anything changes, for example if we add a new feature that stores data somewhere other than your phone, we'll update this page and the date at the top before the change goes live.