Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 4, 2026
1. Introduction
LitTranslate ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our AI-powered translation service.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
LitTranslate, based in the European Union, is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
For data protection inquiries, contact us at littransl4te@gmail.com.
3. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address
- Password (securely hashed using Argon2)
- If using Google OAuth: name, profile picture, and email from your Google account
Content Data
- EPUB files you upload for translation
- Extracted text chunks from your books
- Translated text
- AI-generated metadata (character names, terms, plot summaries) to improve translation quality
Payment Information
- Stripe customer ID (actual payment details are stored securely by Stripe)
- Transaction history and amounts
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Service usage logs
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide translation services
- Process payments
- Send service-related communications
- Improve service quality and performance
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your books to train AI models. Your content is processed solely to provide the translation service.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your data based on:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the translation service you requested
- Legitimate Interests: Security monitoring, service improvement, fraud prevention
- Legal Obligations: Tax records, compliance with applicable laws
- Consent: Marketing communications (if applicable)
6. Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third parties to provide our service:
AI Translation Services
Your book text is sent to our AI translation providers for processing. These providers handle data according to industry-standard privacy practices.
Google OAuth (Optional)
If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
Stripe
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Your payment information is stored securely by Stripe according to their Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
- Uploaded files and translations: Automatically deleted 60 days after project completion
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account
- Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years for tax purposes)
- Technical logs: Retained for 90 days
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, contact us at littransl4te@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
10. International Data Transfers
Our primary data storage is in the European Union.
When we transfer data to third parties outside the EU/EEA (such as Google and Stripe in the United States), we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
11. Security
We protect your data through:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encrypted storage
- Secure password hashing (Argon2)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security monitoring
While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely secure. We will notify you promptly in case of any data breach affecting your personal data.
12. Children's Privacy
LitTranslate is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or site notification.
The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
14. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at: