Last updated: 9/4/2025
1. Information We Collect
PDF Translator is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our translation services:
- Document Content: PDF files you upload for translation are processed temporarily and not stored permanently
- Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you use our service (pages visited, features used)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information for security and optimization
- Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide PDF translation services using Google Translate API
- Improve our service quality and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Data Processing and Storage
Document Security: Your PDF documents are processed client-side when possible. When server processing is required, documents are:
- Processed temporarily in memory
- Never stored permanently on our servers
- Automatically deleted after processing
- Transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Translate API: For translation services (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
- Vercel: For hosting and analytics (subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy)
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (theme preferences, settings)
- Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns and improve our service
- Advertising Cookies: For personalized ads through Google AdSense
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services. PDF documents are not stored permanently and are deleted immediately after processing. Usage data may be retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.