🔒 AI Translator - Privacy Policy

1. Overview

AI Translator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information.

2. What We Collect

2.1 Text Data You Translate

When you use AI Translator to translate text on webpages, we collect:

• The text you select for translation
• Your target language preference
• Your source language (auto-detected)

2.2 Usage Analytics (Minimal)

• Extension installation date
• Number of translations performed (counts only)
• Which languages you use most
• General error logs (for debugging only)

2.3 What We do NOT Collect

• Your browsing history
• Passwords or sensitive personal information
• Cookies or tracking pixels
• Location data
• Your IP address
• Any data beyond what's necessary to provide translation

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data solely for:

1. Providing translations - Sending text to AI APIs (OpenAI) for translation
2. Improving service - Understanding which languages are most used
3. Debugging - Fixing technical errors and improving reliability
4. Aggregate analytics - Understanding overall usage patterns (never individual user tracking)

4. Data Storage & Retention

• Local Storage: Translation history is stored locally in your browser only
• Server Deletion: Text sent to translation APIs is deleted immediately after processing
• No Long-term Storage: We do not maintain a permanent database of your translations
• User Control: You can clear all local data by uninstalling the extension or clearing extension storage

5. Third-Party Services

AI Translator uses:

• OpenAI API for AI-powered translations
  • OpenAI's Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
  • Your text is sent to OpenAI servers for translation processing
  • OpenAI does not use API requests for training purposes

We do NOT share your data with any other third parties.

6. Data Security

We protect your data through:

• HTTPS encryption for all API communications
• No storage of sensitive data on our servers
• Regular security updates to the extension
• Secure API key management (keys stored in environment variables, never in code)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you
• Delete: Remove all your local translation history anytime
• Opt-out: Stop using the extension at any time
• Port: Export your data in standard formats

To exercise these rights, email: support@yourdomain.com

8. Children's Privacy

AI Translator is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Posting the updated policy in the Chrome Web Store extension listing

10. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for US users
• Industry-standard privacy practices