Privacy Policy for Lingala Translator (Mosakoli wa Lingala)
Last updated: April 13, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Lingala Translator ("the App") is a free translation app
that helps users translate between Lingala and English.
This privacy policy explains how we handle information
when you use our app.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We do not collect, store or share any personal information.
The App does not require registration or login.
The App does not store your translation history on our servers.
2.1 Translation Data
Text you enter for translation is sent directly to
Google Translate API for processing. We do not store
this text on our servers. Please refer to Google's
Privacy Policy for how Google handles translation data:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
2.2 Advertising
The App uses Google AdMob and Meta Audience Network
to display advertisements. These services may collect
device identifiers and usage data to show relevant ads.
Please refer to their privacy policies:
- Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Audience Network: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
2.3 Device Information
The App may collect anonymous usage statistics such as:
- Device type and operating system version
- App crash reports
- General location (country level only)
This data is used only to improve app performance.
3. DATA STORAGE
All phrase data is stored locally on your device.
No translation history is stored on our servers.
No personal data is transmitted to our servers.
4. THIRD PARTY SERVICES
The App uses the following third party services:
- Google Translate API (translation engine)
- Google AdMob (advertising)
- Meta Audience Network (advertising)
- Google Firebase (crash reporting)
Each service has its own privacy policy governing
the use of information.
5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The App is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
6. NOTIFICATIONS
The App may send local notifications to remind you
to practice Lingala. These notifications are generated
locally on your device. You can disable them in your
device settings at any time.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
- Disable notifications in your device settings
- Uninstall the app at any time
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this privacy policy,
please contact us at:
[your email address]
This policy applies to the Lingala Translator app
available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.