Effective date: October 5, 2026

Translate Bar (“the app”) is a macOS translator developed by Rustam Baybulatov (“we”, “us”). This policy explains what data the app processes and why. In short: your texts and translations never leave your Mac.

1. Text you translate

Translation runs entirely on your device using Apple’s built-in Translation framework. The text you copy, type or edit in the app, and the resulting translations, are processed only in your Mac’s memory. We do not collect, store, transmit or have access to them. Language models are downloaded and managed by macOS; see Apple’s Privacy Policy.

2. Clipboard

The app reads the clipboard only when you trigger a translation with ⌘C+C or choose “Translate Clipboard” from the menu. Clipboard contents marked as passwords or confidential by password managers are ignored. Clipboard contents are never stored or sent anywhere.

3. Accessibility permission

If you grant Accessibility access, the app uses it for two purposes only:

• to recognize the ⌘C+C shortcut – the app reacts only to the Command+C key combination and does not record any other keystrokes;

• to paste the translation in place of the selected text when you choose “Paste & Replace”.

The permission is optional. You can revoke it at any time in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.

4. Anonymous usage statistics

To improve the app, we collect anonymous usage statistics through TelemetryDeck, a privacy-focused analytics service. Statistics include events such as “panel opened” or “translation completed”, language codes (for example, “en” and “ru”), text length and translation time as ranges, app version and macOS version. They never include the text you translate, translations or clipboard contents. The identifier used is anonymized on your device and cannot be used to identify you. You can turn statistics off at any time in Settings → “Share anonymous usage statistics”.

5. Purchases and subscriptions

Payments are processed by Apple through the App Store; we never receive your payment details. If the app offers a subscription, subscription status is managed through RevenueCat, which receives an anonymous app user ID and your purchase history in order to verify your subscription. RevenueCat does not receive your translations.

6. Update checks and ratings

Once a day the app asks the App Store for the latest version number, sending only the app’s identifier and your App Store country. App rating prompts are shown by macOS through Apple’s StoreKit.

7. Data stored on your Mac

Your settings (language pair, theme, shortcuts) are stored locally on your Mac. They are not sent to us and are removed when you delete the app and its settings.

8. What we do not do

We do not require an account, show ads, track you across apps or websites, or sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

9. Children

The app is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children.

10. Your rights

Because we do not collect personal data that identifies you, there is usually nothing for us to access, correct or delete. If you have any questions or requests regarding privacy, contact us using the details below.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the app changes. The updated version will be published on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact

Rustam Baybulatov Website: https://baybulatov.framer.website Email: baybulatov.rustam@gmail.com