Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller & Contact Information

• Data Controller: Pearuell Studio

• Email: pearuell@gmail.com

• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Lu Jingzhen (contact via pearuell@gmail.com)
  
  

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal identifiers such as your name, phone number, or email address. However, to provide translation, analytics, and advertising services, the App may collect the following data:

• Translation Data: Text or images you submit for translation are transmitted to Google Cloud Translation API (v3) solely for processing and returning results.

• Advertising Data: We collect and use the Advertising ID (com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID) and device identifiers for ad personalization, analysis, and monetization.

• Analytics Data: Through Firebase Analytics and Google Analytics, we collect app usage patterns to improve features and performance.

• Crash & Performance Data: We collect crash logs, device model, OS version, and technical identifiers to ensure compatibility and security.

• Mobile Device Data: Includes device ID, model, manufacturer, system configuration, and version information.
  
  

3. Permissions We Use

• android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To read documents or files on external storage (Android 11 and below).

• android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To save documents or files to external storage (Android 11 and below).

• android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To deliver notifications on Android 13 and above.

• android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC: To enable background services for translation and syncing core functions.
  
  

We do not use these permissions for any purpose other than those stated above.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide translation services through Google Cloud Translation.

• Analyze performance, fix crashes, and improve compatibility.

• Display personalized ads and improve monetization effectiveness.

• Enhance user experience and maintain app stability.
  
  

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

Our App integrates the following third-party services. Please review their privacy policies:

• Google Cloud Translation API

• Google AdMob

• Facebook Ads

• Vungle

• Mintegral

• AppLovin

• Firebase Analytics

• Google Analytics
  
  

6. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Data related to advertising and analytics is automatically deleted after 90 days, unless longer retention is required for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights

All users have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.

• Know: Request to know whether your data is being sold or shared.

• Opt-Out: Request not to have your personal data sold or shared.
  
  

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at pearuell@gmail.com.

GDPR (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants you specific rights, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
Legal bases we rely on for processing include consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests.

• Learn more: GDPR official website

CCPA (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected and whether it is sold or shared.

• Request deletion of their personal data.

• Opt out of the sale of personal data.

• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

• Learn more: CCPA official information

VCDPA (Virginia Users)

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia residents have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of their personal data.

• Correct inaccuracies.

• Delete personal data.

• Opt out of targeted advertising or data sales.

• Learn more: VCDPA official information
  
  

LGPD (Brazil Users)

Under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Brazilian users have the right to:

• Confirm processing of their data.

• Access, correct, or delete personal data.

• Data portability and anonymization.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Learn more: LGPD official information
  
  

8. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted within the App and reflected with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: pearuell@gmail.com

• Developer: Pearuell Studio

• DPO: Lu Jingzhen