Privacy Policy

Last reviewed on May 7, 2026.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how PortugueseToEnglish.net ("the site", "we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit portuguesetoenglish.net. By using the site you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Information we collect

Text submitted to the translator

When you use the translator, the text you type is sent to a third-party translation API in order to return a translation. The text is not stored on this site after the translation is returned. We do not require an account, login, or personal information to use the translator.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, basic technical information is collected automatically when you visit. This may include:

• Log data: IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the date and time of the visit, the referring URL, and similar diagnostic information.
• Device information: device type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Usage data: which features you use and which pages are most visited.

Information you provide

If you email us via the address shown on the Contact page, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. This information is used only to reply to your inquiry.

Cookies and similar technologies

The site uses cookies and similar storage to operate, measure usage, and serve advertising. Categories include:

• Essential cookies required for the site to function.
• Analytics cookies from Google Analytics, used to understand how the site is used in aggregate.
• Advertising cookies from Google AdSense and its partners, used to serve and measure ads.

You can refuse cookies in your browser settings. For full details, see the Cookie Policy.

Google AdSense and advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or YourOnlineChoices.

For more on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google's policies for partner sites.

Third-party services

The site relies on the following third parties, each with its own privacy policy:

• Translation API — processes translation text in order to return a result.
• Google Analytics — aggregate usage measurement.
• Google AdSense and its advertising partners — ad serving and measurement.
• Hosting and content delivery providers — serve the static files of the site.

Where information leaves this site, it is governed by the receiving party's own policies. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

How we use information

• To operate the translator and serve site content.
• To analyze usage and improve the site.
• To serve and measure ads that keep the service free.
• To respond to email correspondence.
• To detect and prevent abuse, security incidents, and technical problems.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Data retention

• Translator text: not stored on this site after the translation is returned.
• Email correspondence: retained for up to 12 months so we can follow up if needed.
• Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics defaults (up to 26 months for user-level data).
• Server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting.

Data sharing

We do not sell personal information. Information is shared only with:

• Service providers (such as those listed above) acting on our behalf.
• Authorities, where required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.

International transfers

Information processed by third-party services may be transferred to and stored on servers in countries other than your own, including the United States. By using the site you consent to such transfers, subject to the safeguards used by those service providers.

Your rights and choices

General

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access — request a copy of personal information held about you.
• Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion — ask us to delete information.
• Objection or restriction — object to or restrict certain processing.
• Portability — request a copy in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, email us using the address on the Contact page.

Cookies and tracking

• You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
• You can manage personalized ads via Google Ads Settings and YourOnlineChoices.

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the legal bases on which we process your personal information include:

• Legitimate interests — operating, securing, and improving the site.
• Consent — for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, where required.
• Legal obligation — where the law requires us to process information.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion of personal information, the right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information for money. The use of advertising cookies may qualify as "sharing" under California law; you can opt out as described in the Cookie Policy.

Children's privacy

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so it can be deleted.

Do Not Track

The site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. Cookie controls and the opt-out links above remain available regardless of DNT settings.

Third-party links

Pages on the site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent update. Material changes will be highlighted on the page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Contact for privacy

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, see the Contact page.