Introduction
Welcome to ZedTranslate. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our translation app. We have designed our app with privacy as a top priority.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data to provide and improve our service:
App Performance & Error Data
- Crash reports and error logs (via Firebase Crashlytics)
- App performance metrics and response times
- Device information (device model, operating system version)
- App version and build information
Analytics Data
- App usage events (screen views, feature interactions)
- Ad performance metrics (impressions, clicks, failures)
- Session duration and app launch frequency
- User engagement with app features
Ad-Related Data
- Ad impression and click events
- Ad loading success/failure rates
- Ad performance metrics for optimization
Technical Data
- Device identifiers for analytics and crash reporting
- Network connectivity status
- App installation and update information
User Account Data (Optional)
- Email address (when you create an account)
- Display name (if provided)
- Authentication tokens (securely managed by Firebase)
- User preferences and settings (when signed in)
- Review submissions and ratings (when you submit reviews)
- Account creation and last login timestamps
What We Do NOT Collect
- Your translation text content or search terms (unless you're signed out)
- Your personal conversations or messages
- Your translation history or preferences (unless you're signed in)
- Your location data
- Your contact information beyond email for account creation
- Sensitive personal information beyond what's necessary for account functionality
Authentication and Reviews
ZedTranslate offers optional user accounts and review features:
Optional Authentication
- You can use all basic translation features without creating an account
- Account creation is completely voluntary and enhances your experience
- Sign in with Google, email, or create a new account
- Account data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
Review System
- Submit reviews and ratings for app features (requires account)
- View community reviews and feedback
- Edit or delete your own reviews at any time
- Review content is moderated for appropriate content
Account Benefits
- Sync your preferences across devices
- Participate in the review and rating system
- Access to account-specific features and settings
- Backup and restore your app configuration
Your Rights
Access Your Data
- View your local translation history in the app
- Access app settings and preferences
- Request a copy of your analytics data (contact us)
Control Your Data
- Clear translation cache from app settings
- Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Opt out of certain data collection
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
support@zedtranslate.com
Children's Privacy
While our app may be used for educational purposes, it is not specifically designed for 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. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children's use of our app.
Disclaimer
ZedTranslate is an independent language translation application developed to support Zambian languages and cultural preservation. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any linguistic institution, university language department, professional linguist organization, or language research company.
All translation content, language data, cultural information, and educational materials provided in this application have been independently compiled and developed. Any similarities to content from other sources are purely coincidental.
Users are advised to verify important translations and cultural information through additional sources when accuracy is critical for official, legal, or professional purposes.
Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email if we have your contact information. The date of the latest update is shown at the top of this page.