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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2026

BeeCrow, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates the TranCards iOS application (the "Service"). This policy explains how we handle your data.

1. Information We Collect

Camera and Images

TranCards uses your camera to capture text for translation. We process:

• Images captured through the camera (processed on-device for OCR)
• Extracted text sent to translation services

Vocabulary Data

Your saved words and flashcards are stored:

• Locally on your device
• In iCloud (if enabled) for sync across devices

We do not have access to your vocabulary data.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized analytics including:

• Number of translations per session
• Language pairs used
• Feature usage patterns
• Crash reports (via Sentry)

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide translation and OCR functionality
• Improve app performance and accuracy
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Understand usage patterns to improve features

3. Third-Party Services

Translation Services

Extracted text may be sent to:

• Apple Translation - On-device when available
• OpenAI API - For enhanced translations (Pro feature)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of data.

Analytics

• Sentry - Crash reporting
• PostHog - Usage analytics

4. Permissions

TranCards requests:

• Camera - Required for capturing text to translate
• Photo Library - Optional, to translate from saved photos

5. Data Storage

• Vocabulary is stored locally and optionally in iCloud
• No images are stored or transmitted to our servers
• Translation history can be cleared in settings

6. Subscription Data

If you subscribe to TranCards Pro:

• Payment is processed by Apple (App Store)
• We receive a receipt confirmation, not payment details
• We do not have access to your credit card information

7. Your Rights

• Revoke camera permissions at any time
• Clear all local data in app settings
• Delete vocabulary from iCloud via iOS Settings
• Request deletion of analytics data

8. Children's Privacy

TranCards is designed for all ages but is not specifically targeted at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us