Privacy Policy for WolaTranslator
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how WolaTranslator ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile translation application (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Text translations: We process the text you enter for translation, but we do not store it permanently on our servers
- Saved translations: Words and phrases you save to favorites are stored locally on your device
- Voice input: Audio recordings for voice translation are processed in real-time and not stored
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage data: App features used, frequency of use, performance data
- Crash reports: Technical diagnostic data when the app crashes
1.3 Camera and Photo Access
- We access your camera only when you use the photo translation feature
- Images are processed locally on your device or sent to Google ML Kit for text recognition
- We do not store or transmit photos to our servers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Providing translation services through Google Translate API
- Improving app performance and user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features
- Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
- Troubleshooting technical issues
3. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates the following third-party services that may collect information:
3.1 Google Translate API
3.2 Google ML Kit
3.3 Google AdMob
- Displays personalized advertisements
- Collects device identifiers and usage data for ad targeting
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings
4. Data Storage and Security
- Local storage: Translation history, favorites, and preferences are stored locally on your device
- No cloud storage: We do not store your personal data on our servers
- Offline mode: Downloaded language packs are stored locally and do not require internet connection
- Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
5. Offline Mode
- Language packs downloaded for offline use are stored locally on your device
- Offline translations are processed entirely on your device without internet connection
- No data is transmitted when using offline mode
6. Permissions We Request
- Internet access: Required for online translation and advertisements
- Microphone: Optional, only for voice input feature
- Camera: Optional, only for photo translation feature
- Storage: To cache translation data and save favorites locally
- Network state: To detect online/offline status
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following cases:
- With third-party service providers (Google) to provide app functionality
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 information, please contact us.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data stored locally on your device
- Delete your translation history and favorites at any time through app settings
- Opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings
- Uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
12. GDPR Compliance (For European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at wolatranslator@tutamail.com
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
We do not sell personal information.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 18, 2026