Privacy Policy - Talking Translator

Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Talking Translator (the “App”) may access, how it is used, and what choices you have. The App is published by Splend Apps.

Summary

• The App does not require account registration.
• Translation, voice input, and camera text recognition are used to provide app features.
• Translation history and favorites are stored on your device only.
• We use Google services (ML Kit, Firebase, Google Play Billing) as described below.
• We do not sell your personal information.

Requested permissions

The App may request the following Android permissions:

• INTERNET (Full network access): Required to download translation language models, process subscriptions, and send anonymous analytics and crash reports.
• RECORD_AUDIO (Microphone): Required for voice input and speech-to-text translation. Audio is used only when you tap the microphone button.
• CAMERA: Required for Lens Translate and scanning text from the camera live view.
• Gallery (optional): When you tap Choose from gallery, the system photo picker lets you select one image for on-device text extraction. No broad storage permission is required.

You can deny permissions in Android settings. Some features will not work without the related permission (for example, voice input without microphone access).

What information do we collect?

1. Information you provide in the App

When you use the App, you may enter, speak, or scan text for translation. This content is processed to deliver translation, text-to-speech, history, and favorites features.

• Typed text: Processed for translation and may be saved locally in your translation history.
• Voice input: Handled through your device’s speech recognition service (typically provided by Google on Android). We do not operate our own speech servers.
• Camera and images: Processed on your device using Google ML Kit to detect and translate text. Images you choose are not uploaded to our servers.
• Saved captures: If you save a translated camera image, it may be stored in your device’s Pictures folder.

2. Information stored on your device

The App stores the following data locally on your phone or tablet:

• Translation history and favorites (source text, translated text, languages, and timestamps)
• App preferences (theme, accent color, app language, guide completion status)
• Temporary cache files for OCR and camera features

This data stays on your device unless you clear app data, delete history inside the App, or uninstall the App. We do not maintain our own backend server to store your translations.

3. Personal data

Personal data means information that specifically identifies you as an individual (for example, your name or email address). We do not ask you to create an account and we do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information directly from you.

However, text or voice content you enter may contain personal information if you choose to include it (for example, names, addresses, or phone numbers in a message you translate). Please avoid entering sensitive personal data unless necessary.

4. Subscription and payment information

Talking Translator offers a premium subscription through Google Play Billing. Payment processing, receipts, and subscription status are handled by Google. We do not receive or store your credit card or bank details.

Google may provide us with limited subscription-related information needed to verify access (for example, whether a subscription is active).

5. Analytics and crash reporting

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to understand how the App is used and to fix crashes. These services may collect device and usage information such as:

• App version, device model, operating system version
• Screen views and feature usage events (for example, translation performed, voice input used, lens opened)
• Selected language codes (not the full text of your translations in analytics events)
• Crash logs and diagnostic data

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy and Firebase Privacy Information.

6. Third-party services used by the App

• Google ML Kit (Translate & Text Recognition): Used for on-device translation and OCR. Language models may be downloaded to your device. Processing is designed to occur on-device where supported.
• Android Speech Recognition: Used when you use voice input.
• Android Text-to-Speech: Used when you play spoken translations.
• Google Play Billing: Used to manage subscriptions.
• Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: Used for analytics and stability monitoring.

Each third-party provider processes information according to its own privacy policy.

How we use information

We use information only to:

• Provide translation, voice, camera, history, and favorites features
• Remember your settings and subscription access
• Improve reliability, performance, and user experience
• Respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations where applicable

Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared only:

• With service providers listed above, to operate the App
• When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
• With your consent

Data retention

• On-device history and settings: Kept until you delete them in the App, clear app storage, or uninstall the App.
• Analytics and crash data: Retained according to Google Firebase retention settings.
• Subscription records: Managed by Google Play.

Children’s privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your device secure.

Your choices

• Deny or revoke permissions in Android system settings
• Clear translation history inside the App
• Clear app data or uninstall the App
• Manage or cancel subscriptions in Google Play
• Opt out of personalized ads via your Google account settings (if applicable to Google services on your device)

International users

If you use the App outside your home country, your information may be processed on servers operated by Google or other service providers in countries where they maintain facilities, including the United States.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date below. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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