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

How We Use Your Information

App Functionality

  • Provide translation services
  • Detect and fix app crashes and errors
  • Improve app performance and stability
  • Ensure app compatibility across devices

Analytics & Improvement

  • Understand how users interact with the app
  • Identify popular features and areas for improvement
  • Optimize app performance and user experience
  • Make data-driven decisions for app development

Ad Services

  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Optimize ad delivery and performance
  • Track ad effectiveness and revenue
  • Ensure ads work properly across different devices

What We Do NOT Do

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Use your data for targeted advertising outside our app
  • Track your translation content or search patterns
  • Build detailed user profiles for marketing purposes

Data Collection Technologies

Firebase Services

  • Firebase Analytics: Tracks app usage and performance
  • Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports and error logs
  • Firebase Firestore: Stores app configuration and settings

Google Services

  • Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Displays advertisements
  • Google Play Services: Provides app functionality

Local Storage

  • SharedPreferences: Stores app settings and preferences
  • SQLite Database: Stores translation history locally
  • Hive Database: Stores app data locally
  • Secure storage: Stores authentication tokens when signed in

Cloud Storage (When Signed In)

  • Supabase Database: Stores user profiles, reviews, and synced data
  • Firebase Authentication: Manages user accounts and authentication
  • Encrypted data transmission for all user account operations

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

Ads

Ad Types

  • Banner ads: Small ads that appear at the bottom of screens
  • Interstitial ads: Full-screen ads that appear between app screens (every 3 translations)
  • Rewarded ads: Optional ads you can watch for bonus features
  • App open ads: Ads that may appear when you open the app

Rewarded Ads for Word Limit Bypass

  • When you exceed the 10-word input limit, you may be offered a rewarded ad
  • Watching a 30-second rewarded ad allows you to translate your complete text
  • This feature is completely optional - you can always continue with the 10-word limit
  • Rewarded ads are limited to once every 5 minutes
  • You can decline rewarded ads without any penalty

Ad Privacy

  • Ad data is separate from your translation content
  • We do not track your translation text for ad purposes
  • AdMob follows Google's privacy policies
  • You can learn more about AdMob privacy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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.

Website Tracking & Analytics

Website Visitor Tracking

  • We track the total number of unique visitors to our website
  • Daily visitor counts are recorded to understand website traffic patterns
  • Visitor tracking helps us improve website performance and user experience
  • No personal information is collected during website visits

Download Tracking

  • We track the total number of app downloads from our website
  • Download sources are recorded (hero section, demo section, navigation)
  • This data helps us understand which website sections drive the most downloads
  • Download tracking is anonymous and doesn't identify individual users

Google Analytics

  • Our website uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior
  • Google Analytics tracks page views, session duration, and user interactions
  • This data is used to improve website design and content
  • Google Analytics data is processed according to Google's privacy policy

Cookies & Local Storage

Website Cookies

  • We use cookies to remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Essential cookies are required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies help us understand website usage patterns
  • You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences

Local Storage Usage

  • Website visitor counts are stored locally in your browser
  • Download statistics are tracked using local storage
  • Cookie consent preferences are remembered locally
  • Local storage data is not shared with third parties

Managing Your Preferences

  • You can accept or decline cookies through our consent banner
  • Browser settings allow you to block or delete cookies
  • Local storage can be cleared through browser developer tools
  • Declining cookies may limit some website functionality