Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 2024
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when using our Chinese name translation service:
- Names for Translation: Chinese names you input for translation purposes
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including translation history
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed
Note: We do not require account registration or personal identification to use our basic translation services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our translation services
- Maintain translation history for your convenience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensure service security and prevent abuse
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy.
3. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Local Storage: Translation history is stored locally in your browser
- No Server Storage: We do not store your translation data on our servers
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
- Access Controls: Limited access to any collected analytics data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of our service.
5. Third-Party Services
Our service may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
We may use third-party analytics services to help understand usage of our service. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request.
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's Internet usage and help enforce this policy.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: Request information about data we may have collected
- Deletion: Clear your local translation history at any time
- Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
- Opt-out: Disable cookies and tracking through browser settings
Since most data is stored locally in your browser, you have direct control over your translation history and can clear it at any time through your browser settings or our application interface.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Translation History: Stored locally until you clear it
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for service improvement
- Log Data: Automatically deleted after a reasonable period
9. International Users
Our service is accessible worldwide. If you are accessing our service from outside your country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers are located.
By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.