Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the LastTheWord mobile application (the "Application"), created by Rıdvan Topal ("we," "us," or "our").

We built LastTheWord with privacy and performance in mind. Core gameplay relies on a fully offline dictionary, meaning your word lookups, typing inputs, and game progress are processed locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.

1. Local Data Processing

• Offline Dictionary & Gameplay: All word validation, scoring, turn logic, and dictionary lookups occur entirely on your device. We do not transmit, log, or collect the words you type.
• Local Storage: Your game settings, high scores, and gameplay statistics are saved locally on your device using standard iOS system storage.

2. Third-Party Services & Advertising (Google AdMob)

To support the Application, we integrate Google AdMob to display advertisements. While core gameplay runs completely offline, Google AdMob requires a network connection to serve ads and may collect device diagnostics and ad-related data.

Depending on your choices regarding Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt, data collected by Google AdMob may include:

• Identifiers: Device Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA, if permitted), Identifier for Vendors (IDFV), or other advertising IDs.
• Usage Data: Interactions with ads shown within LastTheWord (such as ad impressions and taps).
• Diagnostics: Technical performance metrics, load times, and crash reports related to ad delivery.
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from your device's IP address.

For more details on how Google handles collected data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Terms & Privacy.

3. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) & Choice

When you launch LastTheWord, you will see Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission prompt asking if you allow LastTheWord to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites.

• If you select "Allow": Google AdMob uses your device IDFA to show personalized advertisements tailored to your interests.
• If you select "Ask App Not to Track" (or refuse): We do not access your IDFA. You will still see ads, but they will be contextual/non-personalized rather than based on your browsing behavior.

You can update or revoke your choice at any time in your iOS settings under Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.

4. Children's Privacy

LastTheWord does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If you are a parent or guardian and believe third-party ad services have collected information from your child without consent, please contact us immediately so we can assist.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out: