Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
We respect your privacy. This policy explains how LingoBubbles ("we", "our") handles your information. Our philosophy is simple: usage data stays on your device whenever possible.
2. DATA WE DO NOT COLLECT
- We do NOT collect your name, email address, phone number, or physical location.
- We do NOT have access to your saved translations, folders, or vocab lists. These are stored locally on your device's Sandbox container.
3. GOOGLE DRIVE BACKUP (OPTIONAL)
Pro+ users may choose to back up data to their personal Google Drive. This interaction happens directly between your device and Google's servers using Google's official SDKs. We do not see, store, or process your Google credentials or the contents of your backup files.
4. ADVERTISING (FREE TIER ONLY)
The Free version uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob may collect and use:
- Advertising ID (IDFA) (with your permission via App Tracking Transparency)
- Approximate location data
- Performance data (impressions, clicks)
This data is used solely to serve relevant ads and prevent fraud. You can limit ad tracking in your iOS Settings > Privacy.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Apple System Translation: We use Apple's on-device or system translation APIs. Data sent to Apple for this purpose is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. Google AdMob: Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
7. CONTACT
For privacy questions, please contact us through our App Store support page.