Privacy Policy for Menu Translator
Effective Date: September 5, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Menu Translator, an application operated by CurlyCorn LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Menu Translator application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 User-Provided Information
When you use Menu Translator, you may provide us with:
- Photos of restaurant menus that you upload for translation and analysis
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Device type
- Operating system
- Unique device identifiers
- Mobile network information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Menu Translator service
- Analyze and translate menu items in the photos you upload
- Generate audio pronunciations of dish names
- Improve and optimize our app's performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Processing and Storage
4.1 Photo Processing
When you upload a photo of a menu:
- The image is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing and analysis
- We do not store the uploaded image on our servers
- The image is processed in real-time, and the results are immediately returned to your device
4.2 Audio Generation
- Dish names are sent to ElevenLabs for generating audio pronunciations
- We do not store the audio files on our servers
- The generated audio is immediately returned to your device
4.3 Analysis Results
- We do not store the results of the menu analysis
- The translation and explanation of menu items are displayed only on your device
4.4 User Settings and Location
- Dietary restrictions enabled in the settings and the user's location are not stored by us
- This information is transferred to OpenAI to improve personalized menu processing
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With OpenAI, for the purpose of processing and analyzing the menu photos you upload, as well as improving personalized menu processing using your dietary restrictions and location
- With ElevenLabs, solely for the purpose of generating audio pronunciations of dish names
- If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process
- To protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of Menu Translator, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect and process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on your location. These may include the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to our processing of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
8. Children's Privacy
Menu Translator is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information about a child, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
hi@curlycorn.com
By using Menu Translator, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.