[0.4.4.1] - 2025-12-08
๐ SaveTracker v0.4.4.1 Release Notes
๐ Major Features
Analytics & Announcements System
- Opt-Out Analytics: Analytics are now enabled by default to help improve SaveTracker
- Completely anonymous - NO personal information collected
- Track only: device ID (hashed), game names, file counts, play duration
- Easy to disable in Settings โ Analytics
- Version-Based Announcements: New announcement window shows important updates
- Appears once per version
- Shows again when you update to a new version
- Never miss important changes
Windows Notification System
- Native Windows Notifications: Toast notifications for tracking and upload events
- In-App Notifications: Visual feedback when app is in focus
- System Tray Integration: Notifications work even when minimized
Enhanced Search
- Search Finally Working: Improved game search functionality
- Better Filtering: Find your games faster
Settings Window Redesign
- Tabbed Interface: Clean organization with General, Analytics, and Updates tabs
- Modern Design: Matches SaveTracker's aesthetic
- Better UX: Easier to find and configure settings
โจ Improvements
Performance & Optimization
- Optimized Game Loading: Auto-cleanup and parallel validation
- Faster Startup: Removed deprecated code and improved efficiency
- Better Memory Usage: Cleaned up TrackedLogic.cs
Cloud & Sync
- Cloud Library: Enhanced cloud save management
- Smart Sync: Improved synchronization logic
- Upload Bug Fixes: Critical fixes for upload reliability
Game Management
- Playnite Import: Import your games from Playnite
- Per-Game Settings: Delete button added for easier management
- PlayTime Tracking: Record and display play duration
- Cross-Platform Icons: Better icon extraction using Ico.Reader
๐ Bug Fixes
- Fixed critical upload bugs
- Improved UI state management
- Fixed refresh issues
- Better download logic
- Enhanced save backup validation
- Various stability improvements
- Announcements Board "Never Show Again" Critical Bug Fix
๐ Privacy & Analytics Notice
This release introduces opt-out analytics to help us improve SaveTracker. We collect:
- โ Anonymous device ID (SHA256 hash)
- โ Game names (no paths)
- โ File counts (no file names)
- โ Play duration
We DO NOT collect:
- โ Personal information
- โ File paths or names
- โ Cloud provider details
You can disable analytics anytime in Settings โ Analytics.
Thank you for using SaveTracker! Your feedback helps us make it better. ๐ฎ