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Smart Translate & Speak Extension

Summary: We are committed to protecting your privacy. This extension only processes the text you select for translation and does not collect personal data beyond what's necessary for the core functionality.

1. Overview

Smart Translate & Speak is a Chrome extension that provides instant translation and text-to-speech functionality. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Data Collection

2.1. What We Collect

  • Selected Text: Only the text you highlight for translation
  • Translation Preferences: Your chosen target language and speech settings
  • Usage Statistics: Anonymous count of translations performed (no content stored)

2.2. What We DON'T Collect

  • ❌ Browsing history
  • ❌ Personal information
  • ❌ Cookies from other websites
  • ❌ Location data
  • ❌ Device fingerprinting
  • ❌ Analytics or tracking data

2.3. Optional User Accounts

If you choose to create an account for additional translation credits:

  • Email: For account creation and management
  • Encrypted Password: Stored securely using bcrypt hashing
  • Session Tokens: For authentication (expire automatically)
  • Usage Quota: Number of translations remaining

3. Data Usage

3.1. Translation Service

When you select text for translation, the extension:

  1. Sends the selected text to AI translation services (Gemini API or DeepSeek API)
  2. Receives the translated text
  3. Displays the result in a floating interface
  4. Does not store the original or translated text

3.2. Local Storage

  • Translation preferences: Language, speech rate settings
  • API keys: If provided by user (encrypted)
  • Session tokens: If logged in (temporary)

4. Third-Party Services

4.1. AI Translation APIs

  • Google Gemini API: https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com
  • DeepSeek API: https://api.deepseek.com

These services process your selected text to provide translations. Please review their privacy policies:

4.2. Backend Services (Optional)

  • Supabase: https://ulvvenkbpjouzusacgey.supabase.co
  • Used only for user accounts and quota management
  • No translation content is stored

5. Data Security

  • ✅ All API communications use HTTPS encryption
  • ✅ User passwords are hashed using bcrypt
  • ✅ Session tokens expire automatically
  • ✅ No sensitive data stored in plain text

6. Permissions Explained

6.1. Required Permissions

  • activeTab: Access selected text on current tab only
  • storage: Save your preferences locally
  • scripting: Inject translation interface
  • contextMenus: Add right-click translation option

6.2. No Broad Permissions

  • ❌ No access to all websites
  • ❌ No access to browsing history
  • ❌ No access to cookies
  • ❌ No background tracking

7. User Rights

7.1. You Can:

  • ✅ Use the extension without creating an account
  • ✅ Delete your account and all associated data
  • ✅ Change your translation preferences anytime
  • ✅ Remove the extension to delete all local data

7.2. Data Deletion

  • Uninstalling the extension removes all local data
  • Account deletion removes all server-side data
  • No data retention after account deletion

8. Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

11. Compliance

This extension complies with:

  • Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Effective Date: March 12, 2026