Voice & Text Translator — Speak, Translate, Connect
Welcome to Fexo Voice Translator (com.fexo.voicetranslator.live) — your fast and reliable translation companion. At Fexo FZC LLC, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects, how it is collected, how it is used, and the one situation in which data is shared with a third party.
By using Fexo Voice Translator, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
This section describes the only feature in which your personal data may be transmitted off your device. Please read it carefully.
To convert what you say into written text, the App uses the speech recognition service built into your operating system. Depending on your device, your language, and your settings, that service may perform recognition on your device or by transmitting your audio to the operating system vendor's servers.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What data is sent | The audio recorded while the microphone is active during a translation session, together with the language you selected for recognition. No name, email, account, contacts, or location data is attached. |
| Who it is sent to | On iOS and iPadOS: Apple Inc., via the Apple Speech Recognition service (SFSpeechRecognizer) — the same system that powers iPhone dictation. On Android: Google LLC or your device manufacturer's speech provider, via the Android speech recognition service. Fexo does not receive, store, or route this audio, and it is never sent to any other company. |
| Why it is sent | Solely to convert your speech into text so it can then be translated on your device. It is never used for advertising, profiling, or model training by Fexo. |
| When it is sent | Only while you are actively recording — that is, after you tap a microphone button and before recognition ends. The microphone is never activated in the background. |
| Your permission | Never without your explicit consent. Before the first speech recognition, the App shows a consent screen explaining exactly what is sent and to whom, and you must tap "Allow and continue" to proceed. |
If you decline — or if you have not yet answered — speech recognition is restricted to on-device recognition only, and no audio leaves your device. This restricted mode is the default: the App will never transmit your voice unless you have actively opted in.
You can change your decision at any time in the App under Settings › Privacy › Online speech recognition. Switching it off takes effect immediately for all subsequent recordings; switching it on re-displays the full disclosure first, so your consent is always informed.
Some languages do not have an offline speech model installed on the device. If you have declined online recognition and select such a language, the App will tell you that the language requires online recognition and offer you the choice again. If you decline, that language simply cannot be transcribed — the App will not send your audio anyway.
We are committed to minimal data collection. Fexo Voice Translator requires no account, and Fexo operates no server that receives or stores your translations, recordings, or transcripts.
| Data Type | How It Is Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| App configuration requests | The App requests a configuration file from our server. This request includes only your device's platform (iOS or Android) and app version, plus the IP address inherent to any internet request. | To deliver the correct app configuration and advertising settings |
| Advertising identifiers | Collected by Google AdMob within the App, subject to your device's tracking settings | To display ads in the free version — see Advertising below |
| Purchase status | Provided by Apple's App Store when you subscribe | To unlock premium features and remove ads |
We do NOT: Sell your personal information; store your translations, recordings, or transcripts on our servers; use your voice or translation content for advertising or profiling; activate the microphone or camera in the background; track your location; or share your content with any AI service.
Most of what the App does never touches a network at all. Specifically:
| Feature | Where It Runs |
|---|---|
| Text translation | On your device, using Google ML Kit's downloadable offline translation models. Your text is not transmitted. |
| Text-to-speech playback | On your device, using the offline Piper speech engine or your system's built-in voices. |
| Camera & image text recognition | On your device, using Google ML Kit text recognition. Your photos are not transmitted and are not saved by us. |
| Translation history | Stored only in your device's local storage. |
| Speech-to-text | On your device by default. May use Apple's or Google's servers only with your explicit consent — see Speech Recognition above. |
Language models are downloaded once from Google's servers so translation can work offline. These downloads carry no personal content — only a request for the model file.
Local-first approach: Your translation history, saved transcripts, and app preferences are stored on your device. We maintain no remote database containing your personal translation history.
Security practices: All network requests made by the App use encrypted HTTPS connections. Because we do not receive your content, there is no server-side store of your recordings or translations to breach.
Retention: Fexo retains none of your translation content. Content stored on your device persists until you delete it — clear the App's data or uninstall the App to permanently remove all locally stored information at any time. Audio processed by Apple or Google under the speech recognition feature is retained according to their respective policies, linked above.
Fexo Voice Translator requests only the permissions necessary to deliver its translation features. Permissions marked Android apply only to the Android version.
| Permission | Why It's Required |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Records your voice while you are actively translating, so the App can hear what you say. Never active in the background. |
| Speech Recognition | Converts your recorded speech into text. On iOS this uses Apple's Speech Recognition service — see the Speech Recognition section for exactly what is sent and to whom. |
| Camera | Lets the App scan and translate text from signs, menus, and documents through the camera lens. Images are processed on your device and are not uploaded. |
| Photo Library | Lets you choose an existing photo to translate text from. Only the image you select is read, and it is processed on your device. |
| Internet | Downloads offline language models, retrieves app configuration, loads advertising, and — only with your consent — carries speech audio to the system speech recognition service. |
| Storage Access Android | Reads voice notes and images you choose to translate, and saves transcripts or translated audio you export. |
| Display Overlay Android | Shows the floating translation bubble on top of other apps for quick translation while you multitask. |
| Foreground Service Android | Keeps a conversation-mode translation session running reliably while you switch screens. |
| Keep Awake Android | Prevents the device from sleeping during longer conversation sessions so audio capture isn't cut off. |
The App interacts with the following third parties. This list is complete.
| Service | Data Involved | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Speech Recognition Apple Inc. — iOS only |
Voice audio and selected language, only while recording and only with your explicit consent. Used solely to produce a transcript. | Apple Privacy |
| Android Speech Recognition Google LLC or device vendor — Android only |
Voice audio and selected language, only while recording and only with your explicit consent. Used solely to produce a transcript. | Google Privacy |
| Google ML Kit Google LLC |
Translation and text recognition run on your device. Your content is not sent to Google. Network use is limited to downloading offline language models. | Google Privacy |
| Google AdMob Google LLC |
Advertising identifiers and ad interaction data, for users of the free version. Your translations and recordings are never shared with AdMob. | Google Ads Privacy |
| Apple App Store Apple Inc. — iOS only |
Subscription purchase and entitlement status. Fexo never sees your payment details. | Apple Privacy |
| Fexo configuration server Fexo FZC LLC |
Receives only a request for a configuration file, including platform, app version, and the IP address inherent to any internet request. No user content is transmitted. | This policy |
We have reviewed the privacy commitments of each third party above and confirm they provide protections equivalent to those described in this policy. The App does not use any third-party AI service — including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or any similar service — and does not share your data with data brokers.
The free version of Fexo Voice Translator displays advertising supplied by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect advertising identifiers, approximate location derived from IP address, and ad interaction data to select and measure ads. This is standard mobile advertising and is governed by Google's advertising privacy terms.
Your voice recordings, transcripts, and translations are never shared with AdMob or any advertiser. Advertising is entirely separate from the translation features.
Fexo Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription offered on iOS, providing an ad-free experience and access to all languages and features.
All payments are processed entirely by Apple's App Store. Fexo never receives, sees, or stores your payment card details, billing address, or Apple ID. We receive only a confirmation that a valid subscription exists, which the App stores locally to unlock premium features. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device's App Store account settings.
Depending on your region (GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws), you have rights over your personal data. Because Fexo stores no user content on any server, most of these rights you can exercise directly on your device:
For any privacy request or question, contact us using the details below. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Fexo Voice Translator is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will ensure it is promptly removed. Microphone and camera permissions should be used under parental guidance for younger users.
We may update this policy to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance. If we materially change what data is shared or with whom, we will notify you in the App and — where the change affects speech recognition — ask for your consent again before any new sharing begins.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or how we handle permissions, please reach out — we're happy to help.
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