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Data protection notes – Launchdeck

Supplementary notes to the general Data protection for the Launchdeck app (Release Hub for Indie Apps) by Christian Tonke. One section per module: what is stored locally, which permissions are used and why, and whether data leaves the device.

Contents

Modules

Controller

Christian Tonke
Adelheider Str. 258
27755 Delmenhorst
Germany
Email: christian@tonke.de

Applies to all modules

  • No user account. Launchdeck does not require registration, an email address or signing in with me. I don't know who uses the app.
  • Local only. All content lives in a local SQLite database inside your device's private app container; particularly sensitive fields are additionally encrypted with AES-256-GCM, with the key in the keychain (iOS Keychain or Android Keystore). Deleting the app removes this data.
  • No server of mine. Launchdeck has no server of its own. The only network connection is purchasing and verifying the subscription via StoreKit 2 (Apple) or Google Play Billing (expo-iap) — Apple's/Google's own privacy terms apply there as well.
  • Sharing only by you. Exports, backups and reports (PDF/ZIP/CSV) are only ever shared through the system share sheet, when you trigger it yourself.
  • Subscription. Launchdeck is a subscription (€6.99/month, €59.99/year) with a free basic tier; purchase and management run entirely through Apple/Google — I never see any payment details.

1. Products & Portfolio

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Product data, identifiers, status, price as text; owners (name, role).

Permissions: –.

2. Releases & Checklists

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Versions, builds, dates, checklists, review notes, receipts.

Permissions: Notifications, photo picker.

3. Store Copy & Localisation

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Public store copy, screenshot needs.

Permissions: –.

4. Release Notes

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Changes, notes per language.

Permissions: –.

5. Reviews & Replies

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Star rating, text, display name (pseudonym), replies.

Permissions: – (file picker).

6. Support Cases

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Contact, device/OS/app version, history, receipts.

Permissions: Photo picker, file picker.

7. Bug Reports & Tech Notes

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Steps, expected/actual, severity, photo/video evidence, snippets.

Permissions: Camera (photo only), photo picker.

8. Metrics & Signals

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Totals per period (downloads, revenue with currency, average rating, crashes).

Permissions: – (file picker).

App stores

Launchdeck is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play. The terms of service and privacy policy of Apple or Google apply to the payment process and billing.

Legal basis

Local processing on your device: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of the contract/use of the app) or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Any voluntary sharing (export, share sheet) happens at your own initiative.

Your rights

Since all content lives exclusively on your device, you can view, change, export or delete it yourself at any time (app settings or uninstalling). For questions about this processing, reach me at christian@tonke.de.