PeopleSay helps two people have a translated conversation, and lets you save those conversations to remember the people you meet. This policy explains, in plain language, what we collect and why.
What we collect
- Conversation text. When you speak or type, your words become text. To translate them, that text is sent to Google's translation service and the translation is returned. We don't keep our own server-side copies of your translations.
- Speech. Speech-to-text is performed by your browser or device. On some browsers (for example Chrome) the audio may be sent to the browser maker's servers to convert it to text. PeopleSay only receives the resulting text, and your microphone is on only while a Speak button is active.
- Saved conversations. If you choose to save a conversation, we store what you include: the transcript, an optional name, the other person's name and contact details, an optional photo, and an optional approximate location.
- Your contact card ("My Card"). Details you enter about yourself are stored on your device to generate the shareable codes.
- Account. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, profile photo, and a user ID (via Firebase Authentication) so your saved conversations can sync across your devices.
- Payments. If you subscribe, payment is handled by Stripe. We never see or store your card number — only your subscription status, so we know your plan.
Where your data is stored
On your device (in your browser's local storage) and, if you're signed in, in Google Firebase (Firestore) so it can sync across your devices.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your data or use it for advertising. We share data only with the services that make the app work, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Google — Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Hosting, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Translation (to run the app and translate text).
- Stripe — to process subscription payments.
Location
Location is optional. If you tap "Add location," your browser asks permission and we store the approximate coordinates with that saved conversation. You can always skip it.
Keeping and deleting your data
- You can delete any saved conversation in the app; that removes it from your device and, if you're signed in, from the cloud.
- To delete your entire account and all associated data, email us at the address below and we'll remove it.
- Signing out stops syncing on that device.
Children
PeopleSay isn't directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We may update this policy; we'll change the date at the top when we do.
Contact
Questions or deletion requests: support@peoplesay.app