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