Messages and voice messages
Translating speech means processing what was said. Before you record, it is worth knowing what is sent to the service and where to find the exact terms for how that data is handled. For exact retention periods and what data is shared, read the current privacy policy.
Cloud translation is on unless you turn it off in Settings → Translation. The app tells you the first time it is used, and marks each message translated this way.
Calls
A translated call sends live speech to the translation service, so it is not end-to-end encrypted. Translation starts only when both people agree, and video is never sent for translation.
What is sent, and what is not
- Sent: the content being translated (message text, or call or voice audio) and the source and target languages.
- Not sent: your name, your contacts, your AiThao Number or your other conversations.
Translation providers
Providers process the content on their own infrastructure under their own terms. AiThao does not control how long they keep it and makes no promise on their behalf. The privacy policy describes the role of each; their names are available on request from the privacy address.
Questions
Can I use AiThao without cloud translation?
Yes. Turn off Cloud translation in Settings → Translation. Your chats stay end-to-end encrypted, and you read messages as they were written.
Does translation happen on the phone?
No. AiThao does not translate on the device; translation always goes through the cloud.