Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
🔒 YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS
This Privacy Policy explains how Translate The Teacher collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, school information, password
- Billing Information: Payment details, billing address (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Profile Information: Educational preferences, usage settings
- Communications: Messages you send to us, support inquiries
Voice Data
When you use our voice cloning feature, we collect:
- Voice recordings you provide for cloning purposes
- Synthesized voice models created from your recordings
- Audio quality and processing metadata
Voice Data Protection: Your voice recordings are encrypted and stored securely. We use them solely to create your personalized voice model and improve our voice cloning technology.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about your use of our Service:
- Translation Data: Text you translate, languages used, translation frequency
- Usage Metrics: Time spent using the service, features accessed, error logs
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URLs
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze service usage patterns
- Improve our service performance
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Service Provision
- Provide translation and voice synthesis services
- Process payments and manage your account
- Deliver customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send service-related notifications and updates
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
- Develop new features and capabilities
- Enhance translation accuracy and voice quality
- Optimize system performance and reliability
Communication
- Send important service announcements
- Provide technical support and assistance
- Share product updates and educational content (with your consent)
- Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
3. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:
- Payment Processors: To handle billing and payment transactions
- Cloud Storage: To securely store your data and voice models
- Analytics Services: To understand service usage and performance
- Customer Support: To provide technical assistance
These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Investigate fraud or security issues
- Enforce our Terms of Service
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
4. DATA SECURITY
🛡️ SECURITY MEASURES
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
- Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Secure Infrastructure: Protected servers and network security monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
- Voice Models: Stored until you request deletion or close your account
- Usage Data: Typically retained for 2-3 years for analytics purposes
- Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
Voice Data Rights
Regarding your voice data, you can:
- Request deletion of your voice recordings and models
- Opt out of voice data use for service improvement
- Download your voice model data
- Revoke consent for voice cloning services
Communication Preferences
You can control communications by:
- Updating your email preferences in your account settings
- Unsubscribing from marketing emails
- Contacting us to opt out of certain communications
7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
👶 CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.
For users between 13-18, we recommend parental guidance and consent before using our Service.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: Request details about personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
10. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Legal basis for processing your information
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
- Right to restrict processing
11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notification for significant changes
- Requiring re-consent for material changes
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@translatetheteacher.com
Phone: 1-800-TRANSLATE
Address: Translate The Teacher Privacy Office
123 Education Lane, Suite 456
San Francisco, CA 94102
Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND CONSENT TO OUR DATA PRACTICES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.