Effective Date: April 8, 2025
App Name: English Kinyarwanda Translator
Developer: Sociotech Media
This Privacy Policy describes how the English Kinyarwanda Translator 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 durations, and crash logs to improve app performance.
Translation Input
Text entered for translation is processed temporarily and is not stored or associated with any user identity.
Image Access for OCR
See section 9 for details.
Translation History (Local Only)
See section 10 for details.
Collected data is used to:
Provide translation and OCR features
Support local history functionality
Improve app functionality and user experience
Display ads via third-party services
This app does not sell or rent user data. Limited data may be shared with:
Google AdMob for ad delivery
Firebase for analytics and crash diagnostics
Google Play Services to support app features
The app integrates the following services, which may collect data as described in their privacy policies:
Google AdMob
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Google Play Services
More details:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
The app may request:
Storage access to allow image selection for OCR
Internet access to support translations and advertisements
You can manage these permissions through your device settings.
This app is not intended for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from them.
This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
The app allows users to extract text from images for translation purposes. This process:
Operates entirely on the user’s device
Does not store or transmit images or extracted text
Uses embedded libraries for text recognition without online data transmission
Translation history is stored locally on your device. This information:
Is not transmitted or uploaded
Remains only on your device
Can be manually deleted by the user
This app uses open-source technologies for offline text recognition and related functionality. These libraries are embedded and do not transmit any data externally.
In compliance with data protection regulations, users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland are presented with an option to consent to personalized advertising.
You may choose between:
Personalized ads
Non-personalized ads
Your preference is stored locally. If no consent is provided, non-personalized ads will be shown or ad features may be limited. You can also manage preferences in your Google account at:
https://adssettings.google.com
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: xdaarena@gmail.com