Naver Papago
Naver · Translation · KR · papago.naver.com
Last verified 2026-09-16
Entry
services/naver-papago.yamlTraining on your data (default tier)
Naver applies AI across its services and uses personal information for AI technology development; no Papago-specific exclusion for translated text
Retention
Destroyed once the purpose is achieved, except statutory retention periods
Data residency
Not stated; South Korean company under the Personal Information Protection Act
Vendor data-handling terms
Training on your data (default tier)
Naver applies AI across its services and uses personal information for AI technology development; no Papago-specific exclusion for translated text
“NAVER applies artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its services for service delivery and improvement, new technology development, discovery of new service features, enhancement of service experience, and personalized services (including advertisements). Personal information is also used for AI technology development.”
Retention
Destroyed once the purpose is achieved, except statutory retention periods
“NAVER promptly destroys personal information once the purpose of its use has been achieved.”
Data residency
Not stated; South Korean company under the Personal Information Protection Act
The policy describes Korean legal obligations and certifications but names no server location for Papago.
Domains and endpoints
observed means seen in Unseen deployments; vendor-documented means listed by the vendor. Vendors do not publish complete lists.
| Host | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|
| papago-api.naver.com | app | observed |
| papago.naver.com | app | observed |
Assessment
Web app: medium
Reasoning: Naver's translation service, used without an account. The group-wide policy allows personal information to feed AI development and gives no Papago-specific handling for submitted text; region is not stated.
Flags: Data used for AI development · Region not stated · No account needed · Assessed 2026-09-16. The assessment is Unseen's; the terms above are the vendor's.
Changelog
- 2026-09-16Documented. AI-use and retention terms verified against the NAVER privacy policy; region not stated.
- 2026-09-15Listed from the Unseen catalogue with observed domains.
Corrections
Pull request on GitHub, or the form below. Changes are reviewed and recorded in the changelog.