Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Introduction

At BookTransla, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our book translation service.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

  • Account information (email, password hash, name)
  • Book files you upload for translation
  • Payment information (processed securely by Paddle)
  • Usage data and translation preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our translation services
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities

Data Storage and Security

Your uploaded files are stored securely on Cloudflare R2 and are encrypted at rest. Files are retained for 30 days after translation completion, then automatically deleted. You can request immediate deletion at any time.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Anthropic (Claude AI) - For translation processing
  • Paddle - For payment processing (see Paddle section below)
  • Cloudflare - For file storage and CDN
  • Lulu - For print-on-demand services

Payment Processing (Paddle)

We use Paddle as our Merchant of Record for payment processing. When you make a purchase, Paddle acts as the seller of record and handles all payment processing, tax collection, and compliance.

When you make a purchase, we share necessary information with Paddle including your email address, name, and payment details. Paddle processes this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

By making a purchase, you agree to Paddle's Consumer Terms of Service:

Paddle Consumer Terms

Paddle's Privacy Policy:

Paddle Privacy Policy

Paddle retains transaction data as required for tax and legal compliance. BookTransla receives limited transaction data (purchase confirmation, amount, and product details) to provide you with our services.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that collect personal information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@booktransla.com