Global Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Data Controller

Welcome to SudoMurder: Logic Mystery (also known as SudoMurder, hereinafter referred to as "the Game", "Application", or "Service"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with global data protection laws.

Data Controller Information:

• Operator & Developer: Diego Yarza (Individual Developer)
• Location: Spain, European Union
• Legal Email: legal@sudomurder.com
• Support Email: support@sudomurder.com

This Privacy Policy applies to all users worldwide who download, install, access, or play the Game across all platforms and distribution channels, including Google Play Store.

2. Information We Collect & Processing Purposes

We process data to provide, maintain, secure, and improve the Game, as well as to deliver personalized or non-personalized advertising and handle transactions.

A. Gameplay Progress & Cloud Save (Google Play Games Services)

• Data Processed: Solved level IDs, completion times, hint balance, daily streak counters, unlocked DLC collections, and settings snapshots.
• Purpose: Synchronizing your game progress across your Android devices via Google Play Games Saved Games (Snapshots API).
• Note: Progress data is associated with your Google Play Account. We do not sell or lease your game save data.

B. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions (Google Play Billing API)

• Data Processed: Purchase tokens, order IDs, active subscription tier (Detective VIP Pass), and consumable item receipts.
• Purpose: Unlocking purchased content (Hint Packs, Special Collections) and managing active VIP subscriptions.
• Financial Security: All financial transactions and payment card details are handled exclusively by Google Play In-App Billing. We never collect, store, or have access to your credit card or bank account information.

C. Analytics & Performance Diagnostics (Google Analytics for Firebase)

• Data Processed: Pseudonymous App Instance ID, device model, operating system version, system language, session duration, and gameplay telemetry events (e.g., level_started, level_completed, level_failed, hint_used, streak_claimed, purchase).
• Purpose: Analyzing puzzle difficulty balance, identifying technical crashes, and optimizing user experience.
• Privacy Link: Learn more at Firebase Privacy & Security.

D. Advertising & Advertising Identifiers (Google AdMob & UMP SDK)

• Data Processed: Google Advertising ID (GAID), coarse geographic location (IP address), device characteristics, and ad interaction metrics (impressions, clicks, rewarded video completion).
• Purpose: Serving interstitial and rewarded video advertisements. In applicable regions (such as the European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland), ad personalization is managed via Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK following the IAB TCF v2.2 framework.
• Privacy Link: Learn more at Google Ad Policies.

E. Daily Case API & Support Contact

• Data Processed: Technical HTTPS requests made by the app to fetch the global daily puzzle at https://sudomurder.com/api/get_daily_case.php (no personal registration required). Messages submitted via our website contact form (name, email address, message) are used exclusively to respond to your support request.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We rely on trusted third-party service providers to support the Game. Below are links to their privacy policies:

• Google Play Services / Play Billing / Play Games: Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics for Firebase: Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob & UMP SDK: AdMob Privacy Terms

4. Your Consent, Privacy Controls & Data Deletion

You can manage, review, or withdraw your advertising and data consent at any time directly inside the Game:

• In-Game Consent Manager: Open the Game, navigate to Settings → Privacy & Ad Consent, and tap to reopen the Google UMP Privacy Options Form to adjust your preferences.
• Device Operating System Controls: You can reset or opt-out of personalized ads at the OS level on Android via Settings → Google → Ads → Reset/Delete Advertising ID.
• Data Deletion Requests (Google Play Policy Compliance): You have the right to request deletion of any pseudonymous analytics telemetry or support communications associated with you. To submit a data deletion request, send an email with the subject "Data Deletion Request" to legal@sudomurder.com. We will process and confirm your request within 30 days.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Global Age Limits)

The Game is a general audience logic puzzle game designed for users aged 13 and older (or 16 and older in the European Economic Area and UK):

• Underage Restrictions: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age (or under the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
• SDK Compliance: The Google UMP SDK is configured with setTagForUnderAgeOfConsent to restrict behavioral advertising for underage users.
• Parental Contact: If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us immediately at legal@sudomurder.com, and we will delete such data promptly.

6. International Data Transfers & Data Retention

Because our service providers (Google LLC) operate globally, your pseudonymous data may be transferred to and processed on servers located in the United States or other countries outside your residence. These transfers are safeguarded under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

We retain analytics data and cloud save snapshots for as long as necessary to maintain the Game, provide cloud synchronization, or comply with statutory legal requirements.

7. Region-Specific Privacy Rights

A. European Union (EU) & United Kingdom (UK) - GDPR & UK GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a structured format.
• Right to Rectification & Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict or Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or request processing restrictions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for personalized advertising at any time via in-game settings.
• Supervisory Authority Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (e.g., AEPD in Spain, CNIL in France, BfDI in Germany, ICO in the UK).

B. United States - California (CCPA/CPRA) & State Privacy Laws

This section applies to residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, and other states with applicable privacy statutes:

• Right to Know & Delete: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, and to request deletion.
• Notice on "Sale" or "Sharing" of Personal Data: We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, third-party advertising partners (Google AdMob) may collect device identifiers (GAID, IP address) for targeted advertising, which may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under certain state laws. You may opt out at any time using the in-game Privacy & Ad Consent setting or OS device controls.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

C. Brazil - LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados)

Brazilian users have the right to confirm the existence of processing, access data, correct incomplete or outdated data, request anonymization or deletion, and revoke consent under Article 18 of the LGPD.

D. Canada - PIPEDA

Canadian users have the right to access their personal information, challenge its accuracy, and contact our Privacy Lead regarding compliance under PIPEDA.

E. Japan (APPI) & South Korea (PIPA)

Users in Japan and South Korea have statutory rights to request disclosure, correction, or deletion of retained personal data under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

F. Australia - Privacy Act 1988

Australian users are informed that data processed by third-party SDKs (Google) may involve cross-border transfers as governed by Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for all network transmissions, to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal obligations or game features. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective & Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Game constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact & Data Protection Enquiries

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Legal & Data Protection: legal@sudomurder.com

Customer Support: support@sudomurder.com