Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. Doco Translate is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or share your personal data or document contents.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Doco Translate ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our macOS application for PDF document translation.

By using Doco Translate, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our application.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Doco Translate is designed to protect your privacy. We do not collect:

  • Personal identification information (name, email, address, etc.)
  • Document contents or translated text
  • Usage analytics or behavioral data
  • Device identifiers or tracking information
  • Location data

3. Data Processing

3.1 Document Translation

When you translate documents using Doco Translate:

  • Your documents are processed locally on your device when using local translation models
  • When using cloud-based translation services, your text is sent to third-party translation services for processing
  • We do not store, log, or retain any translated content on our servers

3.2 Third-Party Translation Services

Doco Translate integrates with third-party translation services to provide translation functionality. When you use these services, your text content is transmitted directly to these third-party providers for processing. Each third-party service is subject to its own privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.

3.3 Local Processing

The following features operate entirely on your device:

  • Local translation models
  • OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for image text extraction
  • Layout detection and document parsing
  • Glossary management
  • All application settings and preferences

4. Local Data Storage

Doco Translate stores the following data locally on your device:

  • Application Preferences: Your language settings, theme preferences, and translation options
  • Glossary Data: Custom glossary entries you create for translation consistency
  • Document History: References to recently opened documents (file paths only)

This data is stored using Apple's standard data storage mechanisms and remains on your device. You can delete this data at any time by removing the application.

5. Subscription and Payments

Doco Translate Pro subscription is handled entirely through Apple's App Store:

  • All payment processing is managed by Apple
  • We do not collect or have access to your payment information
  • Subscription status is verified through Apple's StoreKit framework

For information about how Apple handles your payment data, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Doco Translate is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe that a child has provided information through our application, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

  • All communications with third-party translation services use encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Local data is stored using Apple's secure storage mechanisms
  • The application runs in Apple's sandboxed environment for enhanced security

8. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete from our systems. However, you can:

  • Delete the application to remove all locally stored data
  • Manage your subscription through Apple's App Store settings
  • Choose to use local translation models to avoid sending data to third-party services

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: docotranslate@gmail.com