Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Sumthing ("the Game", "the Service", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our puzzle game.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Display Name: If you choose to appear on leaderboards, you may provide a display name. This name is publicly visible to other players.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Identifier: We generate a random anonymous identifier stored on your device to track your puzzle progress and leaderboard submissions. This is not linked to your personal identity.
• Clickstream Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Game, including pages visited, features used, puzzle completion times, and swap counts. This data helps us improve the product experience.
• Game Performance Data: Puzzle completion times, number of moves, hints used, and scores for leaderboard functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the Game
• Display leaderboards and rankings
• Save your puzzle progress locally on your device
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Game
• Identify and fix bugs or technical issues
• Develop new features and enhancements

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Leaderboards: Your display name (if provided) and game scores are publicly visible on leaderboards.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who help us operate the Game (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Storage

• Local Storage: Your puzzle progress, preferences, and settings are stored locally on your device.
• Server Storage: Leaderboard submissions and anonymous usage analytics are stored on our servers.

5. No Authentication Required

Sumthing does not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or authenticate with any third-party service. The experience is fully unauthenticated, and you can enjoy the game without providing any personal information.

6. Children's Privacy

Sumthing is a general audience game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game can be played without providing any personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain clickstream and analytics data for as long as necessary to improve our product. Leaderboard data is retained indefinitely to maintain historical rankings. Local device data persists until you clear the app data or uninstall the Game.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the app.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or to report any privacy or security concerns, please contact us at Nitish.rddy@gmail.com.

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