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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Polina Dmitrieva ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the AlefBet — Hebrew Translator mobile application ("App").


1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Words and phrases you translate or search within the App
  • Error reports you submit voluntarily through the in-app report feature
  • Comments you include in error reports

Information collected automatically:

  • App settings and preferences (stored locally on your device via UserDefaults)
  • Favorites and translation history (stored locally on your device via CoreData)
  • Anonymous translation queries sent to our shared cloud cache (Firebase Firestore) to improve translation availability for all users

Information we do NOT collect:

  • Your name, email address, or any personal identifiers
  • Device identifiers or advertising IDs
  • Location data
  • Contact lists, photos, or other device data

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve the translation service
  • Cache translation results in a shared database to reduce API costs and improve response speed for all users
  • Process and review error reports to fix translation mistakes
  • Maintain and improve the App

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Anthropic Claude API — When a word is not found in our local dictionary or shared cache, your search query is sent to the Anthropic Claude API to generate a translation. Anthropic's privacy policy applies to data processed by their API. We do not send any personal information to Anthropic — only the word or phrase you are translating.

Google Firebase Firestore — We use Firebase to store anonymous translation results in a shared cloud cache. This allows users to benefit from previously generated translations without additional API costs. No personal data is stored in Firebase.

Apple StoreKit — Subscription purchases are processed by Apple. Apple's privacy policy governs all payment processing. We do not have access to your payment information.

Apple Speech Recognition — If you enable voice search, your voice input is processed by Apple's on-device or server-based speech recognition. We do not store or process your voice data.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your favorites, history, and settings are stored locally on your device. We do not have access to this data. Anonymous translation queries may be stored in our Firebase cloud cache without any connection to your identity.

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect the information we process. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

Local data (favorites, history, settings) is stored on your device until you delete the App or clear the data manually via Settings. Anonymous translation cache entries in Firebase may be stored indefinitely to serve future users.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect personal information from any users, there is no specific risk regarding children's data.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Data portability

Since we do not collect personal data that can be linked to you, these rights are largely satisfied by design. To clear your local data, use the "Clear History" option in the App's Settings. To submit a data request, contact us at legal@alefbet.tech.

8. Israeli Privacy Law

This App is developed by an individual based in Israel. We comply with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981 and its regulations. The data controller is Polina Dmitrieva, Israel. Contact: legal@alefbet.tech.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

  • Email: legal@alefbet.tech
  • Support: support@alefbet.tech
  • Website: alefbet.tech
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