PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: [27.10.2025]
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This Privacy Policy explains how "Easy Voice Translator" (EVT) mobile application collects, uses, and protects your personal data. By using the application, you agree to this policy.
2. DATA COLLECTED
2.1 Authentication Data
§ Email address: For account creation and login
§ Google account information: When signing in with Google (email, profile information)
§ Firebase Authentication: For secure identity verification
2.2 Audio Data
§ Microphone recordings: Temporarily recorded for voice translation
§ Audio files: Temporarily stored on your device (WAV format)
§ Speech recognition data: For Whisper.cpp and Speech-to-Text services
2.3 Visual Data
§ Camera access: For photo translation
§ Gallery access: To select existing photos
§ OCR processing: To recognize text in photos
2.4 Translation Data
§ Translation history: Stored locally on your device
§ Conversation sessions: Records of your translation conversations
§ Language preferences: Source and target languages you use
2.5 Application Usage Data
§ UI language preference: Your interface language
§ Auto-speak settings: TTS preferences
§ Text size settings: Reading preferences
§ Onboarding status: Whether app introduction has been viewed
2.6 Subscription and Payment Data
§ Premium subscription status: Stored in Firestore
§ Purchase history: In-App Purchase data
§ Trial period: Free trial start date
3. DATA COLLECTION METHODS
3.1 Direct Collection
§ Information provided by users (email, password)
§ Data collected through microphone and camera access
§ In-app preferences and settings
3.2 Automatic Collection
§ Firebase Analytics data
§ Application performance metrics
§ Error reports and crash logs
4. DATA USAGE PURPOSES
4.1 Core Services
§ Providing voice and text translation
§ Photo translation and OCR processing
§ Storing and managing translation history
§ User authentication
4.2 Service Improvement
§ Optimizing application performance
§ Debugging and troubleshooting
§ Developing new features
§ Improving user experience
4.3 Communication
§ Notifying about important updates
§ Providing technical support
§ Security alerts
5. DATA SHARING
5.1 Third-Party Services
§ Firebase (Google): Authentication and data storage
§ OpenAI API: Translation services
§ Google Sign-In: Social media login
§ Whisper.cpp: Speech recognition processing
§ Google ML Kit: OCR and visual processing
5.2 Data Sharing Restrictions
§ Your personal data is not sold to third parties
§ No data sharing for advertising purposes
§ Data is not shared except for legal requirements
6. DATA SECURITY
6.1 Encryption
§ All data transmission is encrypted with HTTPS
§ Firebase security rules are applied
§ Local data is stored securely on device
6.2 Access Control
§ Only authorized personnel can access data
§ Minimum necessary data principle is applied
§ Regular security audits are conducted
7. DATA RETENTION PERIODS
7.1 Account Data
§ Stored as long as account is active
§ Completely deleted within 30 days of account deletion
7.2 Translation History
§ Stored locally on your device
§ Automatically deleted when app is uninstalled
§ Can be manually cleared
7.3 Audio Files
§ Temporarily stored
§ Deleted after processing is complete
§ Maximum 45 seconds recording duration
8. USER RIGHTS
8.1 Right to Access Data
§ You can view your collected data
§ You can learn about data usage purposes
§ You can inquire about data processing activities
8.2 Right to Rectify Data
§ You can correct incorrect information
§ You can complete missing information
§ You can update your account information
8.3 Right to Delete Data
§ You can delete your account
§ You can clear your translation history
§ You can request deletion of your data
8.4 Right to Data Portability
§ You can transfer your data to another platform
§ You can export your data
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
§ Our application does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13
§ If we discover that we have collected data from children under 13, we will immediately delete such data
§ Parents can request deletion of their children's data
10. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
§ Cookies may be used to monitor application performance
§ Local storage is used to remember user preferences
§ Third-party cookie policies apply for related services
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER
§ Your data may be stored on Firebase servers
§ May be processed on servers in the US and other countries
§ Adequate protection measures have been taken
12. POLICY CHANGES
§ This policy may be updated when necessary
§ Important changes are announced through in-app notifications
§ Updated policy takes effect when published
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the privacy policy:Email: [Your email address]Address: [Your company address]Phone: [Your phone number]
14. LEGAL BASIS
This privacy policy is prepared in accordance with the following legal regulations:
§ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
§ COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
§ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
15. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
15.1 Permissions
The application uses the following permissions:
§ Microphone: For audio recording
§ Camera: For photo capture
§ Storage: For file read/write
§ Internet: For translation services
15.2 Offline Features
§ Some translation operations require internet connection
§ Speech recognition models may be stored locally
§ Translation history is accessible offline
15.3 Supported Languages
The application supports translation between the following languages:
§ Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
§ Arabic, Russian, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
§ Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Greek, Romanian
15.4 Data Processing Locations
§ Primary: Firebase servers (Google Cloud)
§ Secondary: OpenAI API servers
§ Local: Device storage for offline features
16. DATA BREACH PROCEDURES
In the event of a data breach:
§ Affected users will be notified within 72 hours
§ Relevant authorities will be informed as required by law
§ Immediate steps will be taken to secure the system
§ Investigation and remediation will be conducted
17. CONSENT WITHDRAWAL
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
§ Deleting your account through the app settings
§ Contacting us directly
§ Uninstalling the application