Privacy Policy for SpeakLocal

Who We Are

SpeakLocal is an AI-powered travel communication application designed to help travelers communicate naturally across different languages using text, voice, pronunciation guidance, cultural tips, phrasebooks, and AI-powered travel assistance.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

• Company: AminApps
• Website: https://aminapps.com
• Email: [email protected]

1. Information We Collect

SpeakLocal is designed with privacy in mind. We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the service.

A. Information You Provide

Depending on how you use the app, you may provide:

• Text you enter for translation
• Voice recordings used for translation
• Questions submitted to AI Travel Helper (Navi Mate)
• Saved phrases
• Favorite phrases
• Translation history (if enabled)
• User preferences and settings

B. Information Collected Automatically

The app may automatically collect technical information such as:

• App version
• Device model
• Operating system version
• Preferred language
• Country/region
• Anonymous usage statistics
• Crash reports
• Performance diagnostics

This information does not directly identify you.

C. Subscription Information

If you purchase a subscription, Apple manages the payment process.

We do not receive or store:

• Credit card numbers
• Payment information
• Apple ID passwords

We only receive subscription status information necessary to unlock premium features.

2. Microphone Permission

SpeakLocal requests microphone access only when you choose to use voice-based features.

Examples include:

• Voice translation
• Conversation Mode
• Live Interpreter
• Voice input

Your microphone is never activated without your interaction. You can disable microphone access at any time in your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Translate text and speech
• Generate pronunciation guidance
• Provide AI-powered travel assistance
• Provide cultural tips
• Save your phrasebook
• Save translation history (if enabled)
• Synchronize app preferences
• Improve translation quality
• Improve app reliability
• Diagnose bugs
• Prevent abuse

We do not sell your personal information.

4. AI Services

SpeakLocal uses artificial intelligence to provide translations and travel assistance.

Depending on the feature you use, your requests may be securely processed by third-party AI providers. Examples include:

• Translation
• Pronunciation generation
• Travel assistance
• Cultural tips
• Conversation assistance

Only the information necessary to complete your request is transmitted. We encourage users not to enter highly sensitive personal information into AI prompts.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

SpeakLocal may use trusted third-party providers to operate the service. These may include:

• OpenAI (AI-powered language services)
• Apple (App Store, subscriptions, system services)
• Firebase (analytics, if enabled)
• Amplitude (product analytics, if enabled)
• Apple StoreKit (subscription management)

Each provider processes information according to its own privacy practices.

6. Translation History

If translation history is enabled, translations may be stored locally on your device so that you can revisit previous translations.

You can:

• Delete individual translations
• Clear all history
• Reset the app

History is not intended to be a permanent cloud backup unless a future feature explicitly provides synchronization.

7. Phrasebook

Saved phrases are stored on your device. These phrases may include:

• Original text
• Translation
• Pronunciation
• Selected language
• Travel mode

You may delete saved phrases at any time.

8. Analytics

If analytics are enabled, SpeakLocal may collect anonymous usage information to help improve the app. Examples include:

• Feature usage
• Screen views
• Performance metrics
• Crash reports

Analytics are used only to improve product quality. Analytics are not used to identify you personally.

9. Crash Reporting

To improve stability, anonymous crash reports may be collected. Crash reports may include:

• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• Stack traces
• Technical diagnostics

Crash reports do not intentionally include your translated conversations.

10. Advertising

SpeakLocal currently does not display third-party advertising.

If advertising is introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

11. Data Storage

Depending on the feature, information may be stored:

• Locally on your device
• Securely by Apple’s subscription infrastructure
• Temporarily by trusted AI service providers while processing requests

We take reasonable measures to protect your information during transmission and storage.

12. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary. Examples:

• Translation history remains until you delete it.
• Saved phrases remain until you remove them.
• Anonymous analytics follow the retention policies of the respective providers.

13. Your Choices

You may:

• Delete saved phrases
• Clear translation history
• Disable microphone permission
• Change app language
• Cancel your subscription through Apple
• Reset the application

You may also uninstall the app at any time.

14. Children’s Privacy

SpeakLocal is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can investigate.

15. International Data Transfers

Because SpeakLocal provides AI-powered language services, information necessary to process your requests may be transferred to servers located outside your country.

We work with trusted service providers that employ appropriate safeguards to protect user information.

16. Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect information, including:

• Encrypted network connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure Apple platform APIs
• Restricted access to production systems
• Modern authentication where applicable

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

17. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• Access your information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

18. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable laws.

SpeakLocal does not sell personal information.

19. European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland

If you are located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, processing of personal information is performed under applicable legal bases, including:

• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests
• Consent where required
• Compliance with legal obligations

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If significant changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the app.

Continued use of SpeakLocal after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://aminapps.com

Terms of Service: http://aminapps.com/speak-local-ai/terms-of-use