Privacy policy
This policy applies to Lügat (Android package com.lugat.dictionary), developed by Arda & Yaren under Game Time Studios. Contact: ardaozlemis60@gmail.com.
Accounts and saved words
You can use the dictionary as a guest. Guest lists, search history, preferences and cached results are stored on your device. Firebase Authentication may create an anonymous identifier. If you register or sign in with email, Firebase processes your email, authentication credentials and account identifier. Passwords are handled by Firebase Authentication; they are not written to application logs or word lists.
For registered accounts, your list names and saved words, meanings, levels and timestamps are stored in Cloud Firestore under your account to provide synchronization. Search history remains on your device. Cloud access is restricted to the signed-in owner. We do not sell your personal data or use it for advertising.
Dictionary and translation requests
Online lookups send the searched word or phrase to the selected source: Cambridge Dictionary, Thesaurus.com, the Turkish Language Association (TDK) or Wiktionary. Network providers receive technical request information such as IP address. Translation runs on your device with Google ML Kit once language packs are ready. Before packs are available, the requested text and language pair may be sent to MyMemory for online translation. These providers operate under their own privacy and retention policies. Avoid submitting sensitive personal information in a lookup.
ML Kit can collect diagnostic, device/application and performance information, including installation identifiers, to operate and improve its SDK. Firebase Authentication processes security and technical information, including IP addresses, for authentication and abuse prevention. Lügat does not include an advertising SDK or request access to contacts, microphone, camera or precise location.
Optional support purchases
Dictionary features are free. Optional one-time digital thank-you cards support Arda & Yaren. Google Play handles payments and keeps payment and transaction information under its own policies. Lügat does not receive your card number or bank details. The app processes signed purchase data and tokens to verify and complete the purchase, and stores the digital thank-you card and a token hash locally. Support purchases do not subscribe you or unlock dictionary functions, and do not order physical goods.
Retention, security and deletion
Local history and cached data can be cleared by clearing app storage or uninstalling. Registered account data is kept while you use your account, until you delete it. In the app, open Profile → Delete account. This removes the account and associated active and archived cloud lists and word records, together with the local account lists and history. Guest data can be deleted from Profile → Delete guest data. You can also use the account deletion page or contact support. Requests requiring identity confirmation are verified before deletion.
Data is transmitted over HTTPS. Google and other providers may retain security, backup or legally required records according to their policies. Deleting your Lügat account does not erase Google Play transaction records or automatically refund a purchase; manage these through Google Play. Local thank-you cards can be removed by clearing app storage. Data may be processed outside your country by our service providers.
Your choices and contact
Registration and support purchases are optional. You can choose languages, themes, keep lists locally and manage your account. For access, correction or deletion questions, contact ardaozlemis60@gmail.com. We update this page when our practices change.