False Start (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information when you use False Start (the “App”).
False Start is a single-player career simulation game. You do not create an account with us and we do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifying information directly.
Your game state — including your athlete’s career progression, race history, training logs, finances, equipment, and settings — is stored locally on your device using Apple’s Core Data framework. If you enable iCloud Sync in the App’s settings, this data is also stored in your private iCloud account via Apple’s CloudKit service. We do not have access to your iCloud data; it is stored and managed entirely by Apple under your Apple ID.
If you are signed in to Game Center and use its features within the App, Apple collects and processes data in accordance with https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/. We receive anonymized achievement and leaderboard data through GameKit APIs. We do not receive your Apple ID, real name, or contact information through Game Center.
In-App Purchases are processed entirely by Apple through StoreKit. We do not collect, process, or store your payment information. Purchase receipts are handled exclusively by Apple. We only receive confirmation of whether a purchase was completed successfully.
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google’s Mobile Ads SDK may collect your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA), advertising interaction data, and related usage data for the purpose of serving relevant ads. This data is collected and processed by Google LLC in accordance with https://policies.google.com/privacy. You may limit ad tracking through iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
The App may request permission to send you local notifications (e.g., weekly race reminders). These notifications are generated and delivered entirely on your device by iOS. No notification content or delivery data is transmitted to us.
We do not operate our own backend servers or user accounts. Your game save stays on your device (and optionally in your private iCloud) as described above. Advertising-related data may be processed by Google as described in Section 1.5. We do not sell your information.
The App integrates with the following third-party services. Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy reference |
|---|---|---|
| CloudKit / iCloud | Optional cross-device game sync | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Game Center | Achievements and leaderboards | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| StoreKit 2 | In-App Purchase processing | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Google AdMob | Third-party advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google UMP (Consent) | Ad consent management | policies.google.com/privacy |
Aside from the services listed above, we do not integrate social login providers or additional standalone third-party analytics platforms.
False Start does not target children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require account registration or any personal data input. Because all data is stored locally on the user’s device or in their private iCloud account, the App is designed to be safe for all ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below and we will investigate.
Your game data lives on your device. To delete it:
We have no copies of your data on our servers and cannot delete it on your behalf.
Game data stored locally is protected by iOS’s built-in data protection mechanisms. iCloud-synced data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple. We follow Apple’s platform best practices and do not implement any custom data transmission that could introduce vulnerabilities.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Orkun Sefik
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Email: orkunsefik@gmail.com