Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Peta Bytes, Inc collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information for TranslatePlus services.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Peta Bytes, Inc ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the translateplus.io website (the "Site") and app.translateplus.io (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site, the Service, and all products and services offered by us.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Password (encrypted and hashed) for email/password accounts
- Company name and website (optional)
- Billing information (processed by third-party payment processors)
- Google OAuth data (email and profile) if you choose Google OAuth authentication
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- API requests and responses (for processing and billing)
- Usage patterns and API call statistics
- Error logs and performance metrics
2.3 Translation Content
- Source text submitted for translation
- Translated text results
- Language pairs and translation metadata
Note: Translation content is processed in real time and not permanently stored unless required for caching or service improvement purposes.
2.4 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and keep you logged in
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve user experience and Service performance
- Provide analytics and measure Service effectiveness
2.5 Google Sheets Add-on Data
- API Key Storage: Stored securely using Google Apps Script PropertiesService in Google infrastructure.
- Spreadsheet Access: Only selected cells/ranges are accessed for translation.
- Data Transmission: Only selected text content is sent to TranslatePlus API.
- Translation Results: Returned to your spreadsheet and written only to cells you specify.
- No Spreadsheet Metadata: No file IDs, permissions, ownership, or revision history is collected.
- User Permissions: Explicit OAuth consent required; access can be revoked in Google Account settings.
- Local Processing: Operations run in Google Apps Script environment.
- No Data Sharing: No third-party sharing except required translation processing.
Important: Your Google Sheets data remains under your control and is accessed only when you explicitly initiate translation.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Service delivery and API processing
- Account management and authentication (including Google OAuth)
- Billing and credit balance management
- Communication (updates, alerts, support)
- Service quality and performance improvement
- Security and fraud/abuse prevention
- Compliance and terms enforcement
- Research and model improvement using anonymized data
5. Data Retention
- Account Data: While account is active and a reasonable period after closure for legal/audit purposes
- Translation Content: Real-time processing with temporary cache (typically 24-48 hours)
- Google Sheets Add-on Data: API key retained in Google PropertiesService until add-on removal/revocation; translation logs follow same policy
- Usage Logs: Retained for 90 days
- Billing Records: Retained for 7 years
You may request deletion by closing your account or contacting support.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards, including:
- TLS/SSL in transit and AES-256 at rest
- Role-based access controls and MFA
- Firewalling, monitoring, and incident response
- Password hashing using bcrypt with salting
- Regular patching and security updates
- Google Sheets Add-on security aligned with OAuth 2.0 and Google best practices
No transmission/storage method is 100% secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)
Rights include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent.
7.2 CCPA Rights (California)
Rights include know, delete, opt-out of sale (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination.
7.3 Exercising Your Rights
- Email: privacy@translateplus.io
- Use account data export/deletion tools
- Contact support for assistance
We generally respond within 30 days, with identity verification where required.
8. Google API Disclosure
8.1 Google OAuth Authentication
TranslatePlus offers optional Google OAuth 2.0 sign-in. We access only email and basic profile name for authentication/account association.
We do not access Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, or other Google services data through OAuth.
8.2 Limited Use Disclosure
Use and transfer of Google API data adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy and Limited Use requirements.
8.3 Data Usage and Sharing
Google OAuth data is used only for account creation/management/authentication and service delivery.
We do not sell, rent, or use Google OAuth data for advertising or unrelated AI/model training.
8.4 User Control
You may revoke Google OAuth access in Google Account settings at any time. Your TranslatePlus account remains, but access method may change.
8.5 Compliance
Our use of Google OAuth complies with Google API policies, this Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@translateplus.io
You can also visit our contact page.