Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 20, 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to Sumulative LLC, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and all platforms operated by the Company (collectively, "Sumulative," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other relevant regulations.

This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our websites, mobile applications, and other services (together, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide Voluntarily:
    You may provide personal data when registering for accounts, participating in contests or promotions, submitting content or feedback, engaging in community features (such as message boards or polls), subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.

  • Automatically Collected Information:
    We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies to improve and personalize your experience.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    We use cookies and similar tools to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and deliver targeted advertising when permitted. Where required by law, we obtain your consent to place non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including:

  • Providing, operating, and improving our Services.

  • Communicating with you about your account, transactions, or customer service requests.

  • Sending marketing and promotional communications, with your consent where required.

  • Conducting research and analysis to improve our Services.

  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legal rights.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing (GDPR Only)
Where applicable, we process your personal data based on your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests pursued by us, or other lawful bases as prescribed by applicable law.

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Affiliates and subsidiaries within our corporate group.

  • Service providers and vendors who assist in operating our Services.

  • Advertising partners for marketing purposes, subject to your consent where legally required.

  • Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We require all third parties to protect your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.

6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Restriction of Processing: Request limits on how we use your data.

  • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent previously given for data processing.

  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications and the sale of personal information where applicable (e.g., under CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [privacy@sumulative.com]. We will respond promptly within the timeframes required by law.

7. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with COPPA. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without such consent, we will delete that information promptly.

8. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.

10. Legal Disclosures
We may disclose personal data if required by law, court order, or government request. We may also share data to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sumulative, our users, or others.

11. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to personalize your experience, provide essential functions, and analyze usage. We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics solely to gather statistical data about site traffic and user interaction. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time at Google Analytics' privacy center.

12. User Controls and Choices
You can control cookie settings through your browser and opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or contacting us directly.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through email, prominent notices on our Services, or other means as appropriate. Your continued use after such changes means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us via our Contact page. 

Consent Statement:
By using our Services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use our Services.