Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Jacobs Language Services ("we," "our," or "us") operates LinguaAI as a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) application. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for this application.

2. BYOK MODEL - NO DATA COLLECTION

LinguaAI operates under a "Bring Your Own Key" model, which means:

• We do not collect, store, or have access to your personal data
• We do not collect usage analytics or telemetry
• We do not store your text inputs or translation outputs
• We do not have access to your API keys or account information

3. HOW THE APPLICATION WORKS

• You provide your own API keys for third-party AI services
• API keys are stored locally on your device using secure system storage
• Your text inputs are sent directly from your device to the AI service using your API key
• Results are returned directly to your device
• We are not involved in the data transmission or processing

4. LOCAL DATA STORAGE

The following data is stored locally on your device only:

• Your API keys (in secure system keychain/keystore)
• Application settings and preferences
• No text content or conversation history is stored

5. THIRD-PARTY AI SERVICES

Your data is processed directly by the AI services you choose to connect to. Each AI service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of services you use:

• Anthropic (Claude): https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
• OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy/
• Google Gemini: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Mistral AI: https://mistral.ai/privacy-policy/
• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
• Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/privacy/

6. DATA SECURITY

• API keys are protected using your device's secure storage mechanisms
• All communications between your device and AI services use encrypted connections
• We cannot access your API keys or decrypt your stored credentials

7. NO DATA SHARING

We do not share any data because we do not collect any data. Your interactions are directly between your device and the AI services.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROL

• You maintain complete control over your data
• You can delete all local data by uninstalling the application
• You manage your own relationships with AI service providers

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Since we do not collect any personal information, this application does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted within the application and will take effect immediately upon posting.

11. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

12. DISCLAIMER

By using LinguaAI, you acknowledge that:

• Your data is processed by third-party AI services according to their policies
• We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party AI services
• You are responsible for reviewing and accepting the terms of the AI services you use