Effective Date: Nov 11, 2025
Welcome to Global Translator (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect and value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use our iOS application Global Translator (“the App”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the App. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the App immediately.
Special Notes
l “The App” refers to the Global Translator mobile application, a translation tool providing text, voice, and image translation services.
l We do not request or process any sensitive personal data such as biometric data, health information, or financial data.
l The App is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
l “You” means the user (individual or entity) accessing or using our services.
l If you reside in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), your rights are protected under the GDPR.
l If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA and CPRA.
l For users in other regions, we comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws such as Brazil’s LGPD, Canada’s PIPEDA, and China’s PIPL.
Contents
1.Information We Collect
2.How We Use Your Information
3.Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA Users)
4.Sharing and Disclosure of Information
5.Third-party SDKs and Services
6.Personalized Advertising and Tracking
7.Data Retention Policy
8.Security and Data Protection
9.International Data Transfers
10.Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
11.Managing Your Preferences and Choices
12.Children’s Data Protection
13.Policy Updates and Notifications
14.Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited data to provide and improve our services. The categories include:
l Information You Provide Voluntarily:
-Text you input for translation;
-Uploaded images or voice input for translation;
-Feedback, inquiries, or messages you send to us.
l Information Collected Automatically:
-Device information: model, OS version, language, timezone;
-Usage logs: IP address, app version, crash logs, diagnostic data;
-Network and session data for connectivity and service optimization.
l Permissions and Sensors:
-Camera (for photo translation);
-Microphone (for speech translation);
-Photo library access (for importing images);
-Internet/network status.
Permissions are only requested when necessary, and you may decline them anytime in iOS Settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
-To provide translation services (text, voice, and image translation);
-To analyze performance, fix bugs, and improve user experience;
-To customize content and improve the accuracy of translations;
-To send essential service notifications or updates;
-To display non-personalized or personalized advertisements (with consent);
-To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)
For users under the GDPR, our processing relies on:
-Consent (e.g., camera or microphone use, ad personalization);
-Contractual necessity (to deliver requested translation services);
-Legitimate interest (security, fraud prevention, analytics);
-Legal obligation (to comply with regulatory requirements).
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
-Service Providers: trusted vendors providing hosting, analytics, translation APIs, or advertising;
-Advertising Partners: such as Google, Facebook, and Pangle, using anonymized identifiers;
-Affiliates: within our corporate group for operational purposes;
-Legal Requirements: when required by law, court order, or government authority;
-With Your Consent: when you explicitly authorize data sharing.
-All third parties are contractually bound to process your data securely and lawfully.
5. Third-party SDKs and Services
Our App integrates the following SDKs or services for functionality, analytics, and ads. Their privacy policies apply when you interact with them:
-Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): https://policies.google.com/privacy
-Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
-Facebook Audience Network: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
-Pangle (Bytedance): https://www.pangleglobal.com/privacy
-TopOn Ads SDK: https://www.toponad.com/en/privacy-policy
-Apple Services (App Store, iCloud): https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they handle data.
6. Personalized Advertising and Tracking
You may control ad tracking settings in iOS:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
Disabling “Allow Apps to Request to Track” prevents us and our partners from using your IDFA for personalized ads. Ads may still appear, but they will not be tailored to your interests.
You may also reset your advertising identifier under:
Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier
7. Data Retention Policy
We retain data only as long as necessary for service functionality, analytics, or legal compliance.
-Translation input (text, photo, or voice) is not stored permanently; it is processed temporarily and then deleted.
-Crash logs and analytics data are retained for diagnostic purposes only.
-Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Security and Data Protection
We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information:
Encryption: HTTPS, SSL, and AES protocols for secure transmission;
Access Control: role-based restrictions and internal audit trails;
Regular Monitoring: periodic vulnerability scanning and security audits;
Incident Response: immediate handling of suspected data breaches.
While we strive to protect your information, no system is fully immune to risks. You acknowledge and accept inherent security limitations when using online services.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored on servers outside your home country, including the United States or Singapore.
We implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards to ensure your data is protected according to applicable laws.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights such as:
-Access to your personal data;
-Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
-Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”);
-Restriction of processing;
-Data portability (receive a copy in a structured format);
-Withdraw consent at any time;
-Opt-out of data sharing or sale (for California residents).
Requests may be submitted by email as described below.
11. Managing Your Preferences and Choices
You can manage permissions and privacy settings via iOS:
-Camera/Microphone Access: Settings → Global Translator → Permissions
-Ad Tracking: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
-Data Requests: Contact us directly by email.
We will respond within the legally required period (typically 30 days).
12. Children’s Data Protection
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or the age defined by local law).
If we learn that such data was collected, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians can contact us for assistance.
13. Policy Updates and Notifications
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time due to changes in law, service improvements, or feature additions.
Material changes will be announced through in-app notifications or official updates on the App Store page.
Your continued use after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within the time required by applicable law.