PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy is important to us
Introduction
Smart Translate ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and web application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the extension.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and name (if provided)
- Vocabulary Data: Words, phrases, and translations you save to your personal vocabulary list
- Practice Data: Your practice session history, progress tracking, and learning statistics
- Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens to maintain your logged-in session
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Features you use, actions you take, and time spent in the application
- Device Information: Browser type, version, and operating system
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, accessing pages, and time of access
- Page URL: When using the Chrome extension, the URL of the page you're viewing (for context-aware translation)
1.3 Text Selection Data
When using the Chrome extension, we only collect the text you explicitly select for translation. We do not collect or transmit any other content from the web pages you visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To Provide Translation Services: Process your selected text and deliver accurate translations
- To Manage Your Vocabulary: Store and organize words and phrases you save for later practice
- To Improve Learning: Track your progress and provide personalized practice sessions using spaced repetition
- To Enhance Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to improve translation accuracy and user experience
- To Communicate with You: Send you updates, security alerts, and support messages related to your account
- To Maintain Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Cloud Storage
Your data is securely stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit to protect your information.
3.2 Local Storage
Some data, such as authentication tokens and preferences, may be stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted unless necessary for service functionality.
3.3 Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.
3.4 Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email address provided below or using the account deletion feature in your account settings.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (AWS, AI translation providers) that assist us in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authorities
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing for specific purposes
We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of the processing of your personal data
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
6. Third-Party Services
Our application may use or integrate with the following third-party services:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting and data storage
- AI Translation Services: For processing translation requests
- Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our platform
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@smarttranslate.site
Website: https://www.smarttranslate.site
Chrome Web Store: Smart Translate Extension
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.