# Privacy

NotAlterra does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It has no network access and no telemetry.

## What is stored locally

The tool stores a small configuration file (`app.ini`) on your own machine. This file exists only to save you from re-entering your save folder path and backup location every time you run the program.

The configuration file may contain:

- Your Subnautica 2 save folder path (e.g., `C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Subnautica2\Saved\SaveGames`)
- Your chosen backup location (defaults to `~/NotAlterra`)

These paths may reveal your system username. The information never leaves your computer.

## No network, no telemetry, no tracking

- NotAlterra makes no network connections.
- It sends no data anywhere.
- It includes no analytics, crash reporting, or usage tracking of any kind.

## Your control

- The configuration file is plain text. You can open it, edit it, or delete it at any time.
- Deleting the file resets the tool to its default state (you will be prompted for paths again).
- Backup archives are stored locally in your chosen location. NotAlterra never accesses them except when you explicitly choose to create or restore a backup.

## What NotAlterra does not do

- Does not collect or store playtime, save metadata, or any game-related content outside of your local backups.
- Does not share any information with the developer or any third party.
- Does not require an account, login, or internet connection.

## Contact

If you have privacy concerns, you can contact the maintainer directly using the information provided in [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md).

*This document is a good-faith description of NotAlterra's behavior. The tool is open source — you are encouraged to review the code yourself.*