Effective Date: April 8, 2025
App Name: Amharic Translator & Keyboard
Developer: Sociotech Media
This Privacy Policy describes how the Amharic Translator & Keyboard app by Sociotech Media collects, uses, and protects information. By using this app, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
We may collect the following information:
Device Information
Includes device model, operating system version, and advertising identifiers such as the Google Advertising ID.
Usage Data
Includes anonymous app usage statistics, session lengths, and crash logs to help improve app performance.
Translation Input
Text entered by users for translation is processed temporarily and is not stored or linked to any user.
Image Access for OCR
See section 10 for more information.
Translation History (Local Only)
See section 11 for more information.
We use the collected data to:
Provide translation and OCR functionality
Store translation history locally
Improve app performance and user experience
Display ads using third-party services
No personal data is sold or shared. Data is shared only with:
Google AdMob for advertising
Firebase for analytics and crash reporting
Google Play Services for core app features
This app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These include:
Google AdMob
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Google Play Services
You can read more about how Google handles data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
The app may request:
Storage access to select images for OCR
Internet access for translations and ads
You can manage these permissions in your device settings.
This app is not directed toward children under 13. It does not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
This policy may be updated over time. Changes will be reflected here with a new effective date.
The app allows users to select images from their device to extract and translate text using OCR technology. This process:
Runs locally on the user's device
Does not store or upload images
Does not transmit extracted text
Does not share data externally
Translation history is saved locally on your device. This information:
Is not uploaded or synced
Remains on your device
Can be cleared manually within the app
This app uses open-source components for offline text recognition and other features. These libraries are embedded and do not transmit any data externally.
To comply with data protection laws, users in the EEA, United Kingdom, and Switzerland are shown an option to consent to personalized advertising from Google AdMob.
Users may choose between:
Personalized ads
Non-personalized ads
Your preference is stored locally on your device. If no consent is given, only non-personalized ads are displayed or ad functionality may be limited. You can manage your ad preferences through your Google account at: https://adssettings.google.com
For any questions or general requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: xdaarena@gmail.com