Does the Respectlytics Swift SDK collect IDFA?

No. The Respectlytics Swift SDK never collects IDFA, IDFV, device fingerprints, or any persistent identifiers. Session IDs are stored only in RAM and rotate every 2 hours or on app restart.

Does the Swift SDK work with SwiftUI?

Yes! The SDK works with both SwiftUI and UIKit. For SwiftUI, configure in your App struct's init(). For UIKit, configure in application(_:didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:).

How do I install the Swift SDK?

Use Swift Package Manager. In Xcode: File → Add Package Dependencies → enter https://github.com/respectlytics/respectlytics-swift.git. Or add .package(url: "https://github.com/respectlytics/respectlytics-swift.git", from: "3.0.0") to your Package.swift.

How do I fill out the App Store privacy label for Respectlytics?

Select 'Analytics' data type, check 'Not Linked to User', and 'Not Used to Track User'. We have a complete App Store Privacy Label guide that walks through each step.

Swift SDK v3.0.0

Privacy-First Analytics
for Swift

Name: Respectlytics Swift SDK
Author: Respectlytics

Add analytics to your iOS or macOS app in 2 lines of code. No IDFA, no IDFV, no device fingerprints. Works with SwiftUI and UIKit.

View on GitHub 🏷️ Privacy Label Guide

MyApp.swift

import RespectlyticsSwift

// 1. Configure once at app launch
Respectlytics.configure(apiKey: "your-api-key")

// 2. Track events anywhere
Respectlytics.track("purchase_completed")

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2 lines

to integrate

5 fields

stored only

5 platforms

iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS

0 IDFA

collected

Installation

Add the SDK using Swift Package Manager

Option 1: Xcode UI

In Xcode, go to File → Add Package Dependencies and enter:

URL

https://github.com/respectlytics/respectlytics-swift.git

Option 2: Package.swift

Add to your Package.swift dependencies:

Swift

dependencies: [
    .package(url: "https://github.com/respectlytics/respectlytics-swift.git", from: "3.0.0")
]

Platform Requirements

✓ iOS 15.0+

✓ macOS 12.0+

✓ tvOS 15.0+

✓ watchOS 8.0+

✓ visionOS 1.0+

✓ Swift 5.9+

Quick Start

Works with both SwiftUI and UIKit

SwiftUI App Lifecycle

MyApp.swift

import SwiftUI
import RespectlyticsSwift

@main
struct MyApp: App {
    init() {
        Respectlytics.configure(
            apiKey: "your-api-key"
        )
    }

    var body: some Scene {
        WindowGroup {
            ContentView()
        }
    }
}

UIKit App Delegate

AppDelegate.swift

import UIKit
import RespectlyticsSwift

@main
class AppDelegate: UIResponder, 
                     UIApplicationDelegate {

    func application(
        _ application: UIApplication,
        didFinishLaunchingWithOptions opts: ...
    ) -> Bool {
        Respectlytics.configure(
            apiKey: "your-api-key"
        )
        return true
    }
}

Why Respectlytics for Swift?

Unlike Firebase Analytics, we help you avoid collecting data you don't need

🔥

Firebase Analytics

FirebaseAnalytics

⚠️ Collects IDFA (with ATT prompt)
⚠️ Collects IDFV persistently
⚠️ Unlimited custom parameters (PII risk)
⚠️ Complex Privacy Label requirements
📝 CocoaPods/SPM with Google dependencies

Respectlytics

RespectlyticsSwift

✓ No IDFA — no ATT prompt needed
✓ No IDFV or device fingerprints
✓ 5 fields only (API rejects extras)
✓ Simple Privacy Label: "Not Linked"
🛡️ Pure Swift, zero dependencies

API Reference

Simple by design. Just 3 methods.

Method	Description
`configure(apiKey:)`	Initialize the SDK. Call once at app launch
`track(_:)`	Track an event. Custom properties not supported (by design)
`flush()`	Force send queued events. Rarely needed—SDK auto-flushes

Full SwiftUI Example

A complete SwiftUI app with analytics integration

ContentView.swift

import SwiftUI
import RespectlyticsSwift

@main
struct MyApp: App {
    init() {
        // Configure SDK at launch
        Respectlytics.configure(apiKey: "your-api-key")
    }

    var body: some Scene {
        WindowGroup {
            ContentView()
        }
    }
}

struct ContentView: View {
    var body: some View {
        VStack(spacing: 20) {
            Button("Sign Up") {
                Respectlytics.track("signup_started")
            }
            .buttonStyle(.borderedProminent)

            Button("Make Purchase") {
                Respectlytics.track("purchase_completed")
            }
            .buttonStyle(.borderedProminent)
        }
        .padding()
    }
}

App Store Privacy Label

Simple disclosure — our SDK makes it easy

📊

Data Type

Analytics

🔗

Linked to User

No

🎯

Used to Track

No

📖 View Complete Privacy Label Guide →

Privacy Architecture

Transparent about exactly what data is collected

✓ What We Store (5 fields)

event_name The action being tracked
timestamp When it happened
session_id RAM-only, 2-hour rotation
platform iOS, macOS, etc.

Country is derived server-side from IP, then IP is immediately discarded.

✗ What We DON'T Collect

✗
IDFA
No ATT prompt needed
✗
IDFV
No persistent vendor ID
✗
IP addresses
Processed transiently only
✗
Custom properties
API rejects extra fields

Our motto is Return of Avoidance (ROA) — the best way to protect sensitive data is to never collect it. Consult your legal team to determine your specific requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the SDK collect IDFA? ▼

No. The Respectlytics Swift SDK never collects IDFA, IDFV, device fingerprints, or any persistent identifiers. This means you don't need to show the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt for Respectlytics. Session IDs are stored only in RAM and rotate every 2 hours or on app restart.

Does it work with SwiftUI? ▼

Yes! The SDK works with both SwiftUI and UIKit. For SwiftUI apps using the @main App struct, configure in your init(). For UIKit apps, configure in application(_:didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:).

How do I fill out the App Store privacy label? ▼

Select "Analytics" as the data type, then check "Not Linked to User" and "Not Used to Track User". Our SDK doesn't collect data linked to user identity. See our complete privacy label guide for step-by-step instructions.

Which Apple platforms are supported? ▼

The SDK supports iOS 15+, macOS 12+, tvOS 15+, watchOS 8+, and visionOS 1.0+. It works on both device and simulator, and supports Swift 5.9+.

How do I migrate from Firebase Analytics? ▼

Replace your Analytics.logEvent() calls with Respectlytics.track(). Remove any Analytics.setUserID() or Analytics.setUserProperty() calls — Respectlytics uses automatic session-based tracking. See our migration guide for details.

Why can't I send custom properties? ▼

By design. Custom properties are the #1 source of accidental PII leaks in analytics. Our API rejects any fields not on the strict 4-field allowlist, making it technically difficult to accidentally collect data you don't need. Read why we killed custom properties.

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GitHub • Privacy Label Guide • Privacy Disclosure Guide • Contact Support

Privacy-First Analytics
for Swift

Installation

Option 1: Xcode UI

Option 2: Package.swift

Platform Requirements

Quick Start

SwiftUI App Lifecycle

UIKit App Delegate

Why Respectlytics for Swift?

Firebase Analytics

Respectlytics

API Reference

Full SwiftUI Example

App Store Privacy Label

Data Type

Linked to User

Used to Track

Privacy Architecture

✓ What We Store (5 fields)

✗ What We DON'T Collect

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Add Analytics?

⇢In-depth guides for Swift (iOS)

⇢How to track common events in Swift (iOS)

Privacy-First Analytics for Swift

Installation

Option 1: Xcode UI

Option 2: Package.swift

Platform Requirements

Quick Start

SwiftUI App Lifecycle

UIKit App Delegate

Why Respectlytics for Swift?

Firebase Analytics

Respectlytics

API Reference

Full SwiftUI Example

App Store Privacy Label

Data Type

Linked to User

Used to Track

Privacy Architecture

✓ What We Store (5 fields)

✗ What We DON'T Collect

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Add Analytics?

⇢In-depth guides for Swift (iOS)

⇢How to track common events in Swift (iOS)

Privacy-First Analytics
for Swift