Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 11, 2025 | Last Updated: October 11, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: Translate Select is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only the minimal data necessary to provide our language learning services. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
  • Google Account Information: Email address, name, and profile picture (via secure OAuth)
  • Vocabulary Data: Words and phrases you translate and save
  • Preferences: Target language selection and settings
Automatically Collected:
  • Usage Statistics: Translation count and saved words (for limits and tracking)
  • Subscription Info: Payment status and plan tier (Free or Pro)
  • Technical Data: Browser type, extension version (for support)
What We Do NOT Collect:
  • We do NOT track your browsing history
  • We do NOT collect webpage content you visit
  • We do NOT access text you haven't selected for translation
  • We do NOT collect passwords or sensitive information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
  • Provide Services: Process translations and store vocabulary
  • Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain secure access
  • Subscription Management: Manage your plan and enforce usage limits
  • Communication: Send service notifications and respond to support
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud and security incidents
3. Data Storage and Security
Where We Store Your Data:
  • Google Firebase Firestore: Cloud database for vocabulary
  • Firebase Authentication: Secure authentication system
  • Location: United States (Google Cloud Platform)
Security Measures:
  • Industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for all data transmission
  • Encrypted storage at rest
  • Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • No passwords stored (Google OAuth handles authentication)
4. Third-Party Services
Translate Select uses the following services:
5. Data Sharing
We Do NOT Sell Your Data. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
  • Service Providers: Google (Firebase, Translation API) and Stripe to provide services
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or governmental request
  • Safety and Security: To protect against fraud or security threats
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
  • Access Your Data: View all saved vocabulary through the notebook
  • Delete Your Data: Remove individual saved words or delete your account
  • Modify Your Data: Update preferences and settings
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke OAuth through Google Account settings
To delete your account: Contact us at privacy@translateselect.app. All data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
  • Active Accounts: Data retained as long as account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 12 months of inactivity (with email notification)
  • Deleted Accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request
8. Cookies and Tracking
Translate Select uses minimal tracking:
  • Authentication Cookies: To maintain your logged-in session
  • Local Storage: To save preferences locally in your browser
  • No Third-Party Cookies: We do not use advertising cookies
  • No Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking
9. Children's Privacy
Translate Select is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us immediately.
10. International Users & GDPR
If you're accessing from outside the United States, your data will be stored in the US. We comply with GDPR for EU users.

EU users have additional rights:
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. When we make material changes, we'll notify you via email or in-app notification. Your continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Contact us:

Email: privacy@translateselect.app
Support: support@translateselect.app
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

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