Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 4, 2025

1. Information We Collect

BookTranslator AI is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our translation services:

Temporary Session Data: We temporarily store translation progress and settings in your browser session
Usage Analytics: Basic, non-personal usage statistics to improve our service
No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers

2. What We Don't Store

Your Data Privacy is Our Priority:

Document Content: We never store the content of your uploaded documents
Translations: We do not save or retain any translated text
API Keys: Your OpenAI API keys are never stored on our servers
File Uploads: Uploaded files are processed in memory and immediately discarded

3. OpenAI API Data Handling

Third-Party Data Processing Disclosure:

Data Transmission: When you use translation features, your document content is transmitted directly to OpenAI's servers for processing
OpenAI's Commitments: According to OpenAI's current API data usage policies:
- Your content is not used to train or improve OpenAI's models
- Your data is not stored on OpenAI's servers beyond the time necessary for processing
- API requests are processed and then deleted
Direct Communication: Your API key enables direct communication between your browser and OpenAI's servers
No Intermediary Storage: We do not act as an intermediary that stores your data before sending to OpenAI

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Secure Transmission: All data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption
No Database Storage: We do not maintain databases of user content or translations
Session-Only Storage: Translation progress is stored only in temporary browser sessions
Automatic Cleanup: All temporary data is automatically cleared when sessions end

5. Third-Party Services

OpenAI Integration:

Our service integrates with OpenAI's API for translation capabilities
Your use of translation features is subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy
We recommend reviewing OpenAI's current privacy practices at https://openai.com/privacy
We are not responsible for OpenAI's data handling practices or policy changes

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal browser storage:

Session Cookies: Essential cookies for maintaining translation sessions
No Tracking: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
Local Storage: Temporary storage for translation progress, automatically cleared

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

Our service may be used by individuals worldwide. By using our service:

You consent to the processing of your data as described in this policy
You understand that data may be transmitted to OpenAI's servers globally
You acknowledge that data protection laws may vary by jurisdiction

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Important Legal Disclaimers:

Third-Party Responsibility: We are not responsible for OpenAI's data handling, storage, or processing practices
Service Availability: We cannot guarantee the availability or reliability of third-party services
Policy Changes: Third-party services may change their privacy policies without notice to us
User Responsibility: Users are responsible for ensuring their content complies with applicable laws and third-party terms
No Liability: We disclaim liability for any data handling by third-party services beyond our direct control

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: contact@chunker.ai