This privacy policy applies to the Bubble Translator app (hereby referred to as "the App"), which is developed as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that we request will be retained on your device and is not collected by us in any way, unless otherwise stated below.
Screen Translation
The App's core feature uses screen recording (MediaProjection API) to capture and translate text displayed on your screen. This process works as follows:
Chat Translation
The App offers a Chat Translation feature that uses Android's Notification Listener Service to read incoming chat notifications from other apps. This feature works as follows:
Translation Browser
The App includes a built-in Translation Browser that allows you to browse and translate web pages. When using this feature:
Document Translation
When you use the Document Translation feature, the App processes DOCX and PDF files that you select. The text content extracted from your documents is sent to third-party translation service providers for translation. We do not store or retain copies of your documents on our servers.
Camera and Photo Translation
The App may request access to your device's camera for the purpose of capturing images for text recognition (OCR) and translation. Photos taken for translation are processed on your device and the recognized text may be sent to third-party translation service providers. Images are not uploaded to or stored on our servers.
Advertising
The App displays advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These networks may collect and use certain information about your device and usage to provide personalized advertising. The information collected may include:
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
Third-Party Service Providers
The App uses the following third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
Analytics and Crash Reporting
We use Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to help us understand how users interact with the App and to improve our services. These services may collect:
This data is collected in aggregate form and is used solely to improve App stability and user experience.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the App, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the App when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not use these "cookies" explicitly. However, the App may use third-party code and libraries that use "cookies" to collect information and improve their services. The Translation Browser feature may also store cookies from websites you visit. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites, and the Translation Browser allows you to visit any website. If you click on a third-party link or navigate to an external website, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children's Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to take necessary actions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.