Last updated: 20/11/2025
Introduction
Pic Translator ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Camera & Gallery Access:
We access your device camera and photo gallery only when you explicitly choose to capture or select images for translation.
Local Storage:
Translation history is stored locally on your device. We do not upload your images or translations to our servers.
API Usage:
Images are sent to OpenAI’s API for text extraction and translation. Please refer to OpenAI’s privacy policy for their data handling practices.
How We Use Your Information
• To provide OCR (text extraction) services
• To translate extracted text
• To save your translation history locally
• To improve app performance and user experience
Data Storage
All your data (images, extracted text, translations) is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. We do not have access to this data, and it is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
• OpenAI API — for text extraction and translation
• In-App Review — for collecting app ratings
• Share Plus — for sharing app links
These services have their own privacy policies, which users may review separately.
Permissions
The app requires the following permissions:
• Camera — to capture images for translation
• Photo Library — to select images from your gallery
• Internet — to communicate with translation API
• Storage — to save translation history locally
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Delete your translation history at any time
• Refuse camera/gallery permissions (with limited functionality)
• Request information about data processing
Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app.