TalkBeyond – Speak, Translate (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, TalkBeyond – Speak, Translate (the “App”), available on Android and iOS platforms.
By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
We collect the following categories of information to provide and improve our services:
User Input: Text you enter for translation or OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing.
Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or ratings you share through the App’s “Rate Us” feature.
Optional Personal Information: We do not require personal details such as your name or email address, unless you voluntarily include them in your feedback.
Translation History: Includes source text, translated text, source and target languages, translation type (text, OCR, offline), timestamps, and favorite status. This data is stored locally on your device.
App Interactions: Data about how you use the App—such as feature usage and language preferences—may be collected by third-party analytics services to help us improve performance and usability.
Technical Data: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and network information. This may be collected by integrated third-party services.
Images: Photos you capture or upload for OCR translation are processed locally or via third-party services for text extraction and translation.
We do not collect sensitive information such as financial details, health data, or biometric identifiers.
We use collected information for the following purposes:
To provide essential App features such as text translation, OCR, and offline translation.
To store and display your translation history and favorites for your convenience.
To improve App performance, usability, and functionality through analytics.
To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights or those of our users.
The App integrates with certain third-party services that may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies:
Google Translator: Provides online translation services. Text entered for translation may be sent to Google’s servers.
Google ML Kit: Supports offline translation and OCR features. May collect anonymized device and usage data.
Easy Localization: Enables multi-language support within the App.
Share Plus: Allows sharing of App content or links.
Analytics and Crash Reporting Tools: Used to monitor App performance and improve stability.
Please review each provider’s privacy policy to understand how your information may be used.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Information may be shared only in the following cases:
With trusted third-party providers (e.g., Google) for translation or OCR processing.
When required by law or in response to lawful requests by authorities.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of other users.
5. Data Storage and Security
Storage: Your translation history is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. It is not transmitted to our servers except when required for online translation.
Security: We use industry-standard security measures and encryption where applicable to protect your data. However, no storage or transmission system can guarantee 100% security.
Retention: Data stored locally remains on your device until you manually delete it through the App’s history screen or by uninstalling the App.
You have full control over how your data is managed:
Translation History: View, favorite, or clear your translation history directly within the App.
Images: Images processed for OCR are not stored permanently unless saved as part of your translation history.
Device Permissions: Manage permissions (e.g., camera, storage) in your device settings.
Analytics Opt-Out: You may limit or disable analytics data collection through your device’s advertising or analytics settings.
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access the App from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries (including the U.S.) by third-party services such as Google.
We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR for users in the European Union.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted within the App with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: altafahmed.pirzada9@gmail.com
Address: House No. R-111, Street 27, Block C, MBCHS, Korangi, Karachi
For GDPR Users (EU): You may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
For CCPA Users (California): You may have the right to know what data we collect and opt out of data sales (note: we do not sell data).
To exercise your rights or make a privacy-related request, please contact us via the email above.