Privacy Policy for SumPath

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to SumPath! This Privacy Policy explains how HGM Studios ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application SumPath ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

1. Locally Stored Data

The following information is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Game Progress: Your completed levels, current level, and highest achieved level
• App Settings: Your preferences such as sound effects, vibration, and theme settings
• Hint Balance: Number of hints you have earned or purchased

This data is stored using Android's SharedPreferences and remains on your device. If you uninstall the app, this data will be deleted.

2. Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app. AdMob may collect certain information to serve personalized or non-personalized ads, including:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Device information (model, operating system)
• General location (country/region level)
• Ad interaction data

For more information about how Google handles your data, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To save and restore your game progress
• To remember your app preferences and settings
• To display advertisements through Google AdMob
• To improve the app experience

Third-Party Services

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

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements. AdMob Privacy Info
• Google Play Services: For in-app purchases and app distribution

Children's Privacy

SumPath is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app displays age-appropriate advertisements through AdMob's child-directed content settings when applicable.

Data Security

Since game progress and settings are stored locally on your device, you have full control over this data. We do not operate external servers that store your personal information. Ad-related data collection is handled securely by Google AdMob according to their security standards.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following options regarding your data:

• Reset Progress: You can reset all game progress from the Settings menu within the app
• Delete Data: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data
• Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization)
• Remove Ads: You can purchase the "Remove Ads" option to disable banner and interstitial advertisements

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.