Privacy Policy — HanSee
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Operator: Chen Ting (doing business as HanWorks)
App: HanSee (“the App”)
Contact: support@hanworks.online
Policy URL: https://www.hanworks.online/hansee/privacy
Chinese version: https://www.hanworks.online/hansee/privacy-zh
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use HanSee on Apple platforms. By using the App, you agree to this Policy.
1. Summary
- We do not require an account.
- We do not use advertising or cross-app tracking.
- Camera and photo library access are used only to let you scan Chinese text.
- Optical character recognition (OCR) runs on your device.
- We do not upload your photos to our own servers.
- If online translation is needed, recognized text (not the photo) may be sent to a third-party translation API.
- Purchases are processed by Apple.
2. Permissions
2.1 Camera
Used only when you choose to take a photo to scan Chinese text.
2.2 Photo Library
Used only when you choose an existing photo to scan Chinese text.
You can deny or revoke these permissions in iOS Settings. Some features will not work without them.
3. Information We Process
3.1 Images and OCR (on device)
When you scan an image, Apple’s Vision / on-device frameworks process the image on your device to extract text. We do not operate a server that receives your photos for OCR.
Scanned images remain under your control on the device unless you share them yourself outside the App.
3.2 Translation and learning content
To show meanings or translations, the App may:
- Look up text in on-device / bundled dictionaries or word data
- If needed, send the text string to a third-party translation service (currently MyMemory: api.mymemory.translated.net)
- Fetch stroke-order / character drawing data from a public CDN (e.g., jsDelivr / hanzi-writer-data)
Only the text required for the request is sent for online translation—not your full photo library.
3.3 Local preferences
The App may store locally (e.g., UserDefaults):
- Subscription / purchase entitlement status
- Simple activity or trial-related counters
- App preferences
3.4 Purchases (Apple)
Subscriptions (monthly / yearly) and lifetime unlocks are processed by Apple via StoreKit. We receive entitlement information through Apple. We do not receive your full payment card details.
3.5 Support communications
If you email support@hanworks.online, we receive your email address and message content to provide support.
4. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not intentionally:
- Create developer-operated user accounts
- Sell personal information
- Use your photos for advertising
- Track you across other companies’ apps and websites for advertising
- Collect precise location for ads
5. How We Use Information
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera / photo (on device) | OCR and Chinese learning features you initiate |
| Recognized text | Dictionary lookup, translation, learning UI |
| Local preferences | Trial, subscription status, settings |
| Apple purchase data | Unlock paid features / restore purchases |
| Support email | Respond to your request |
6. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
Categories of recipients:
- Apple — purchases, App Store, and related OS services
- Translation API provider — text you ask the App to translate online
- CDN / content providers — character stroke data requests
- Law enforcement or others — only if required by law or to protect rights and safety
Third parties process data under their own policies when your request reaches their servers.
7. Data Retention
- Photos selected in the App are not stored on our servers.
- Local preferences remain on device until you delete the App or clear data.
- Third-party translation/CDN providers may retain request logs per their policies.
- Support emails are kept only as needed to handle your request.
8. Security
OCR is designed to run on device. Online translation sends text over HTTPS when used. No method is 100% secure. Avoid scanning highly sensitive documents if you are concerned about on-device processing or optional online translation.
9. Children’s Privacy
HanSee is a language-learning utility. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for advertising or profiling. Parents/guardians should supervise use. Online translation may transmit text the user chooses to translate; do not submit children’s personal information (names, addresses, school details, etc.) into scans intended for translation.
If you believe we have received a child’s personal information by email, contact support@hanworks.online.
10. International Users
Translation and CDN requests may be processed in other countries. Support email may be handled where we or our email providers operate. Mandatory local privacy rights (including EEA/UK rights where applicable) remain available as required by law.
11. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal data, or to object to certain processing. Because most App data stays on your device, the primary control is on-device (delete App, revoke permissions, manage Apple ID purchases).
For support-email data we hold, contact support@hanworks.online. We will respond as required by applicable law.
You may also:
- Turn off Camera / Photos access in iOS Settings
- Avoid features that trigger online translation
- Manage subscriptions in Apple ID → Subscriptions
12. Changes
We may update this Policy and will revise the “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Policy, except where law requires otherwise.
13. Contact
Chen Ting (HanWorks)
Email: support@hanworks.online
Privacy Policy: https://www.hanworks.online/hansee/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.hanworks.online/hansee/terms
This document is provided for App Store transparency based on the App’s current design. It is not formal legal advice.