Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture.
• Translation Data: Text content you choose to translate, language preferences, and custom glossary terms.
• Bug Reports: Translation issues you report, including screenshots, descriptions, and page URLs.
• User Settings: Your preferences for language pairs, feature settings, and customization options.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the extension, including features used and frequency of use.
• Technical Data: Browser type, extension version, and basic device information.
• Page Content: Text content from web pages you choose to translate (processed locally when possible).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver translation, localization testing, and bug reporting features.
• AI Translation: To process and translate content using AI services (only when you initiate translation).
• Improve Quality: To enhance translation accuracy and user experience.
• Cloud Sync: To sync your data across devices when you enable Google Drive integration.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance.
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our extension (anonymized data only).

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API:

• Translation memory and cache
• User preferences and settings
• Bug reports (before export or sync)
• Custom glossary terms

3.2 Cloud Storage

When you enable Google Drive sync:

• Bug reports and translation data are stored in your personal Google Drive
• You maintain full control over this data
• We do not have access to your Google Drive files

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• OAuth 2.0 for secure Google authentication
• No storage of passwords or sensitive credentials
• Regular security audits and updates

4. Third-Party Services

LocalizeAI integrates with the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (OAuth 2.0)
• Google Drive API: For optional cloud sync (requires your explicit permission)

4.2 AI Translation Services

• Text content is sent to AI translation services only when you initiate translation
• We use industry-standard APIs with encryption
• Translation data is not stored by third-party services beyond processing

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize data sharing
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Disable specific features or data collection
• Revoke Permissions: Remove Google Drive access at any time

7. Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored until you clear browser data or uninstall the extension
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Bug Reports: Stored until you delete them or uninstall the extension
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 24 months

8. Children's Privacy

LocalizeAI is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Extension update notifications
• Email notifications (if you've provided an email)
• Prominent notice on our website

Continued use of LocalizeAI after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

• Email: privacy@localizeai.com
• Support: support@localizeai.com