Privacy Policy for Astrobit

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Last updated: July 9, 2026

Astrobit (“the App”) is a mobile game developed by Viorel Petrea. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you play Astrobit and how it is used.

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1. Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

Astrobit saves the following data directly on your device using Apple’s standard UserDefaults system. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us:

• Best score and best bit count from your runs

• Total bits collected across all sessions

• Number of times your player has died (used to decide when to show an ad)

• Your game settings and preferences

Data Collected Automatically via Third-Party SDKs

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

Google AdMob (Advertising)

Astrobit displays banner and interstitial advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID)

• IP address

• Device information (model, OS version)

• General location (country/region derived from IP)

• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

This data is used to serve relevant advertisements. You may limit ad tracking through your device’s privacy settings (Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking).

Firebase Analytics

The App uses Firebase Analytics to understand how players interact with the game. The following in-game event is logged:

• player_death — recorded each time your character dies, along with a running death count

Firebase Analytics collects standard analytics data including device identifiers, app version, and session information.

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2. Advertising and Tracking

Astrobit contains advertising and uses tracking technologies operated by Google. Depending on your region, you may be shown a consent prompt (via Google’s User Messaging Platform) before any personalized advertising or tracking begins. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the in-app settings.

If you opt out of personalized ads, you will still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your interests.

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3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Data collected by Google AdMob and Firebase is governed by Google’s own privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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4. Children’s Privacy

Astrobit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through the App, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

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5. Data Retention

Locally stored game data (scores, settings) remains on your device until you delete the App. Data collected by Firebase and Google AdMob is retained according to Google’s data retention policies.

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6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access — request a copy of data held about you

• Deletion — request deletion of your data

• Opt-out — opt out of personalized advertising via your device settings or the in-app consent prompt

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

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7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Viorel Petrea

petrea_viorel@yahoo.com

Astrobit – Run. Jump. Outrun the Void.

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Introducing Astrobit: How Far Can You Run From the Void?

Space is coming for you. Literally.

Astrobit is a fast-paced endless runner where you play ORBIT, a tiny bot sprinting across crumbling platforms while an unstoppable force — the Void — closes in from behind. One tap to jump. One mistake to end the run.

The Basics

Tap anywhere to jump — tap and release quickly for a short hop, perfect for tight platform gaps. Land clean and keep moving, because some platforms crumble the moment you linger. Along the way, collect glowing BITs to rack up points and push the Void back. Chain five BITs in a row for a combo that shoves the Void even further away.

And it never slows down — the longer you survive, the faster it gets.

Why You’ll Want to Keep Playing

Astrobit is built around one addictive loop: outrun the Void, beat your own best score. A few things make that loop stick:

  • Escalating difficulty — the game ramps up as your score climbs, so it never gets stale
  • A real combo system — quick BIT collection is rewarded, not just points for showing up
  • Haptic feedback —tuned for feel, toggle it off anytime in Settings
  • Persistent stats — your best score and BIT count are tracked across every run
  • Pause whenever — life happens, the Void can wait

Try It

Astrobit is simple to learn, hard to put down, and even harder to master. Jump in, collect BITs, and see how far you can push back the dark.

Found a bug or have feedback? Reach out anytime at petrea_viorel@yahoo.com — every message gets read, and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

Privacy Policy – Flying Zuzzi

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Privacy Policy – Flying Zuzzi



Last updated: June 23, 2026



This Privacy Policy describes how Flying Zuzzi (“the app”) handles information when you use it.



Information Collected



Flying Zuzzi does not directly collect personal information. However, third-party services integrated into the app may collect certain data automatically:



• Device Identifier (IDFA) – used for advertising purposes


• Coarse Location – inferred from your IP address for ad targeting


• App Usage Data – how you interact with the app (sessions, events, gameplay)


• Crash Data – technical information to help improve app stability



Third-Party Services



The app uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:



• Google AdMob – displays ads in the app. Google may use your device identifier and usage data to show personalized ads. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.


• Firebase Analytics – collects anonymous usage and crash data to help improve the app. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.



Advertising and Tracking



The app requests permission to track your device using Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework. If you grant permission, your IDFA may be used by Google AdMob to show you personalized ads. If you deny permission, non-personalized ads will be shown instead.



You can change your tracking preference at any time in: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Flying Zuzzi



Data Sharing



We do not sell your personal data. Data is shared only with the third-party services listed above as necessary to operate the app.



Children’s Privacy



This app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.



Changes to This Policy



We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.



Contact



If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: petrea_viorel@yahoo.com

Flying Zuzzi Rebuild v2

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Hello everyone,

Back in 2015, I released my very first mobile game: Flying Zuzzi.

It was a small project, built with passion, curiosity, and a desire to learn game development. Like many first projects, it wasn’t perfect, but it represented something important: the joy of creating something from nothing.

More than a decade later, I’m excited to announce Flying Zuzzi Rebuild v2.

This is not just a remake. It’s a complete rebuild of the original game using modern tools, new ideas, and the help of AI-assisted development. Most importantly, it’s a return to something I genuinely enjoy: building apps and games.

This time, I’m committed to telling the complete story and releasing all planned episodes of Flying Zuzzi.

The Story

In a small kingdom filled with fluffy and colorful animals, King Zantinii ruled peacefully with his twin children, Princess Zuzzi and Prince Zantos.

Because Zuzzi was born first, she was the rightful heir to the throne. However, her brother never accepted this. Jealous and ambitious, Zantos spent years plotting against his sister.

When King Zantinii passed away, Zantos seized control of the kingdom. He abandoned Zuzzi in the High Gardens of the Rocky Mountains and claimed the throne for himself.

Alone and far from home, Zuzzi begins a journey that will test her courage, lead her to new friends, and ultimately determine the fate of the kingdom.

Episode I: The Beginning of an Adventure

The adventure starts with Zuzzi’s escape.

Players must guide Zuzzi through forests, avoid obstacles, and fly as far as possible while making their way toward freedom.

Simple to play, but challenging to master, Episode I lays the foundation for the adventures ahead.

Episode II: Friends Join the Adventure

No hero succeeds alone.

In Episode II, Zuzzi is joined by her loyal friend Coco. Together they will face new challenges, discover new locations, and continue their quest back to the kingdom.

Episode III: Battle for the Throne

The journey leads to its inevitable conclusion.

Zuzzi must confront Zantos and fight for her rightful place as ruler of the kingdom.

The details remain secret for now, but this chapter will bring the story full circle.

Why Rebuild Flying Zuzzi?

The original Flying Zuzzi was my first step into game development.

Flying Zuzzi Rebuild v2 is about revisiting that idea with years of experience, better technology, and a renewed passion for creating software. AI has helped accelerate development, but the heart of the project remains the same: building fun games and bringing a childhood-inspired story to life.

Support

If you encounter any issues, have suggestions, or simply want to share feedback, please use the support information provided on this page.

Your feedback helps make Flying Zuzzi better and supports the development of future episodes.

What’s Next?

This rebuild is only the beginning.

Development updates, screenshots, behind-the-scenes posts, and future episode announcements will be shared here as the project evolves.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

See you in the skies,

Sitecore® 10 Certified Developer

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I am thrilled to announce that I have officially passed the Sitecore 10 Developer Certification! 🎓 This achievement is a testament to my hard work, commitment, and dedication to providing top-notch digital solutions for my clients.

As a Sitecore Certified Developer, I possess the knowledge and skills necessary to build and maintain robust Sitecore solutions that drive business growth and deliver exceptional customer experiences. I am excited to apply this expertise to help my clients achieve their digital goals.

I would like to thank the Sitecore community for providing valuable resources and support throughout my journey towards certification. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow as a Sitecore developer and contribute to the community.

PowerShell ISE in Sitecore to populate data in your meta tags

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Hello guys,

Today I wrote my first PowerShell script and it felt amazing. The power of this module in Sitecore is pure genius. It lets you handle large bulk updates in the matter of seconds.

One of our requirements was to complete the Meta Tags of the entire website.

If you can imagine to go page by page it could take a day or more for one person and the risk of doing something wrong increases with the page number.

Luckily we have PowerShell ISE and it works like a charm.

<$homeItem = Get-Item -Path 'master:\content\home'       $allPagesThatHaveMetaTags = $homeItem | Get-ChildItem -recurse | Where-Object {$_.MetaDescription -ne $null }

In the allPagesThatHaveMetaTags we have all items that contain the field the MetaDescription.

Now it a foreach we can go item by item and update the MetaDescription field:

$allPagesThatHaveMetaTags | ForEach-Object {
$pageDescription = 'default meta tag description in case of no article body'
$metaDescriptionItem = 'default text'                                if($_["Text"] -ne $null -and $_["Text"] -ne '')
{
$pageDescription = $_["Text"];
$metaDescriptionItem = 'Text field on the same item';
}
$_.Editing.BeginEdit()
$_["MetaDescription"] = $pageDescription
$_.Editing.EndEdit()
Write-Host 'Item with name ' + $_.Name + 'and ID' + $_.ID + 'has been updated with metadescription from ' + $metaDescriptionItem
}

Whith the &metaDescriptionItem I am creating a log list so I can know which items have default description and which have from the TEXT field.

Regards,

VP

 

Future publish in Sitecore Part 1

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Hello,

I think all of us tried this at some point looking at out of the box features and surprise surprise you cannot do it 🙂

So here is my approach and it is a very simple one which can be extended in a much more complex piece of code but for my requirements it will do.

I have created a cs file with the code:  AutomatedPublish (not sure if its a English word)

public class AutomatedPublish
{
public void FuturePublish(Item[] items, Sitecore.Tasks.CommandItem command, Sitecore.Tasks.ScheduleItem schedule)
{
foreach (var item in items)
{
// The publishOptions determine the source and target database,
// the publish mode and language, and the publish date
Sitecore.Publishing.PublishOptions publishOptions = new Sitecore.Publishing.PublishOptions(
item.Database,
Database.GetDatabase("web"),
Sitecore.Publishing.PublishMode.SingleItem,
item.Languag,System.DateTime.Now);

// Create a publisher with the publishoptions
Sitecore.Publishing.Publisher publisher = new Sitecore.Publishing.Publisher(publishOptions);

// Choose where to publish from
publisher.Options.RootItem = item;

// Publish children as well?
publisher.Options.Deep = false;

// Do the publish!
publisher.Publish();
}
}
}

In sitecore you will have to create the command in the System -> Tasks -> Commands.

Continue reading →

The winter is coming

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Hello people,

The winter is coming… and I need to start a new running plan otherwise I will lose my freaking mind in this darkness that lies ahead. Luckily the nike running app has a new look and update so lets give it a go. Because I ran before I started with a 8 week plan which has 4-5 runs a week with an average of 25 km per week. In addition the nike running app integrates with the Nike Training Club. It keeps getting better and better.

Also the app for the apple watch is updated so now you can run without your phone.(Awesome!!) but you will need your phone if you want to track the route with the gps.

I will keep you posted with updates along the plan.

getmorefit

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