**Privacy Policy**
Last updated: **5 March 2026**

This Privacy Policy explains how **SK Studios**, operated by **Steve Kelly**, handles information when you use the **Path Dash** mobile application (the “App”).

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## Summary

* No account required
* No login or server storage
* Gameplay data is stored **locally on your device**
* The App may show **optional advertisements**, including rewarded ads, provided by third-party ad services such as Google AdMob

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## 1. Information We Collect

### 1.1 Information You Provide

Path Dash does **not require account creation** and does not request personal information such as your name, phone number, or address.

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### 1.2 Gameplay Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores certain gameplay information locally on your device in order to provide features such as:

* Best score
* Best level reached
* Weekly challenge scores
* Streak progress
* Other gameplay statistics

This data is stored **only on your device** and is **not transmitted to SK Studios**.

If you uninstall the App or clear the app data, this information will be removed.

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### 1.3 Advertising Data

Path Dash may display advertisements through **third-party advertising providers**, such as **Google AdMob**.

These services may automatically collect certain information, including:

* Device identifiers (such as the Android Advertising ID)
* IP address (used to estimate general location)
* Device model and operating system version
* Language and regional settings
* Interaction data related to advertisements (such as ad views or clicks)

This information is collected and processed **by the advertising provider**, not directly by SK Studios.

For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

and Google's advertising technologies page:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

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## 2. How Information Is Used

Local gameplay data is used only to:

* Save and display your game progress
* Track best scores and levels
* Support gameplay features such as streaks and weekly challenges

Advertising providers may use information they collect to:

* Deliver advertisements
* Measure ad performance
* Prevent fraud and abuse
* Provide aggregated analytics

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## 3. Advertising

Path Dash may display advertisements using **Google AdMob**, including:

* Optional rewarded ads (for example, for an extra life)
* Occasional interstitial ads between gameplay rounds

These ads help support the development and maintenance of the App.

Users can limit ad personalization using the **Advertising settings on their Android device**.

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## 4. Sharing of Information

SK Studios **does not sell or share personal data**.

Information may only be shared in the following circumstances:

* With third-party advertising providers (as described above)
* If required by law or legal process
* To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the App

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## 5. Data Retention

Gameplay data stored locally on your device remains there until:

* You uninstall the App, or
* You clear the App’s storage data.

Third-party advertising providers retain information according to their own privacy policies.

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## 6. Security

Reasonable measures are taken to maintain the security of the App. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

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## 7. Children's Privacy

Path Dash is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13.

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that personal information from a child has been collected, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

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## 8. International Users

If you use the App outside your country of residence, information processed by third-party services (such as advertising providers) may be handled in other countries according to their privacy policies.

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## 9. Your Choices

You may:

* Disable ad personalization through your Android device settings
* Remove stored gameplay data by uninstalling the App or clearing its storage

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## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When updates occur, the **"Last updated"** date will be revised.

Continued use of the App after changes are made indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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## 11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

**SK Studios**
Developer: **Steve Kelly**
Email: **[skelly768@gmail.com](mailto:skelly768@gmail.com)**