What this policy covers
This policy describes the Velunoq website and One More Cast (named Bobber n Breeze in newer versions), available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Android is in invite-only testing. If we introduce services that change how information is handled, we will update this policy before they are released.
Your game data
Your captain name, progress, collections, equipment, and preferences are saved locally on your device. We do not provide Velunoq game accounts, cloud saves, or cross-device captain synchronization, and we do not receive an automatic copy of your saved game. A captain name can be a nickname; it does not need to be your real name.
Optional Game Center
In versions with Game Center support, you can choose to connect to Apple Game Center. The game sends your best catch score, weekly Fish of the Week length in millimetres, and achievement progress to Apple using your Game Center player identity. Your Game Center name, scores and achievements may be visible to other players according to Apple’s settings. Apple operates Game Center under its own privacy terms. Personal records and gameplay remain available without connecting. Your game-scoped player identifier and pending submissions are stored on your device, kept separately for each Game Center player and retried when a connection is available. Velunoq does not operate a leaderboard server. Game Center does not transfer your captain save or provide cloud saves; resetting your captain does not reset achievements already recorded by Apple. You can manage Game Center through your Apple device settings.
Time checks for calendar events
In versions with weekend festivals, seasonal celebrations or Fish of the Week, the game makes an HTTPS request to Apple’s public connectivity-check page (www.apple.com/library/test/success.html) to read its HTTP Date header. Checks happen at launch, when returning to the game and periodically while it is running. We send no captain name, game progress or Game Center identity in this request. Apple receives normal network request information, including your IP address, under its own privacy policy. The last confirmed time and event progress are stored on your device, without a Velunoq event server. A fresh time check is needed after restarting the app. During a running session, recently confirmed time may remain usable for up to 72 hours without a connection; unverified or expired time pauses calendar events. Normal offline fishing and local saves remain available.
Optional reminders
Fishing reminders are scheduled on your device only after you enable them and grant notification permission. Preferences, scheduled dates and a short frequency-limiting history remain on the device. An existing reminder may use festival or seasonal text without adding extra notifications. You can turn them off in game settings or device notification settings.
Motion controls and device features
If you choose motion controls, the game uses supported device motion sensors to control fishing. Sensor readings are processed on the device for gameplay and calibration; they are not sent to Velunoq. You can choose touch controls instead. Sound and haptic feedback are optional settings.
Optional catch sharing
In game versions that include catch sharing, catch cards are created on your device and may show the fish species, size, weight, in-game region and achievement. The App Store link is provided separately as accompanying share text. Your captain name and profile identifier are not included. Only when you choose to share does the system share menu send the card or game link to the application you select. Velunoq does not upload these cards to its servers or keep a server copy. The generated image is temporary; an image you save or send may be retained by your device or the receiving service. That service handles the shared content under its own privacy policy. We do not request access to your contacts or require a social-media login for sharing. If you choose to save a catch card to Photos, your device may ask for the photo permission needed for that action. The game does not scan your photo library.
Advertising and payments
The iOS store release is free, without advertising, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. We do not include advertising trackers or analytics in this release. Platform providers may separately handle store downloads and diagnostics according to their own settings and policies.
Visiting our website
English and Turkish website versions have separate addresses. Your language choice is reflected in the page address; we do not store a website language preference in your browser. We do not add advertising cookies or visitor analytics. Our hosting and network providers may process technical information, such as your IP address, browser details, and request logs, to deliver and protect the website. If you access a private preview, its hosting provider may also require sign-in under its own privacy policy.
Registering playtest interest
If you choose to join, we store your email address, chosen language, signup time, and the version of the consent you gave. We use them only to manage One More Cast testing and contact you about test invitations and participation. Signup is optional and does not create a game account or guarantee selection, a test invitation, or access. Velunoq chooses participants according to each test’s needs and emails those selected. Records are stored in our hosting provider’s Cloudflare D1 database; subscriber addresses are not shown publicly or sold. We keep your record while the test list is active, until you withdraw consent, or until it is no longer needed for testing. You can leave the list using the unsubscribe link in a testing email. We retain a minimal suppression record to prevent further testing emails. To leave the list or request deletion, you can also email hello@velunoq.com from the address you registered.
When you contact us
If you email us, we receive your email address, message, and any attachments you choose to send. We use this information to respond and resolve your request, and keep it only as needed for that purpose or applicable obligations. Our email provider processes these communications to deliver the service. Please avoid sending sensitive information or full game backups unless needed for a specific support request.
Your choices and deletion
You can change language, controls, sound, and haptics in the game. Resetting progress clears gameplay progress while retaining your captain identity, settings, and cosmetics. Uninstalling the app normally removes local app data, though device backups or restoration features may retain or restore it. You can switch the website language using the language link. Browser storage from earlier website versions can be removed in your browser settings. For questions about information you sent by email or to request deletion, contact hello@velunoq.com.
Children and contact
We do not ask children to provide personal information to play, and we do not knowingly collect children’s personal information through the game. If you believe a child has sent us personal information through the test form or by email, contact us so we can review and remove it as appropriate. Privacy questions can be sent to hello@velunoq.com.