How do I report an app that I think is breaching user privacy?

I've noticed that a rather uncommon and unique word I used in one app (a chat app) appears to have triggered some very specific Google ads in another app that can only originate from the first app, from an entirely different developer.
I have 'Limit Ad Tracking' turned on, I'm not 'signed in' to the second app, and I'm not sure they're supposed to be able to do that kind of user tracking?
Thanks!

I posted a VERY negative rating on the app and as many other places on the internet warning others of what can happen with this particular app.......but obviously by your experience as was similar to mine, they are still very much in business collecting from unsuspecting players of this game.......on the iPhone explanation of the game, one needs to see the FULL review of what this app requires, that only happens if you go to a PC and look up the app......the limitation on the iPhone/iTouch is unacceptable but is what is happening.

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