# Manage purpose translations

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A purpose describes the reason your organization is collecting the end-user's data and how your organization processes that data. Didomi supports translations of the purpose name and description in a variety of languages. In this article, we will cover how Didomi manages translations for the three different groups of purposes:

* [IAB purpose translations](#iab-purpose-translations)
* [Global purpose translations](#global-purpose-translations)
* [Custom purpose translations](#custom-purpose-translations)

View translations for any purpose by clicking **Data Manager** on the left-hand panel and ensuring the **Purposes** tab is selected on the subsequent page. 

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Click the **Edit** icon inline from any purpose on the list.&#x20;

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All currently configured translations for the purpose will be listed on the subsequent page.&#x20;

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### IAB purpose translations

Translations for IAB purposes are not editable and are derived from translations provided by the IAB or translated by Didomi. Please contact your the Didomi support team for any questions or concerns related to the provided translations for IAB purposes.&#x20;

### Global purpose translations

Translations for global purposes are not editable and are derived from translations provided by the IAB or translated by Didomi. Please contact your the Didomi support team for any questions or concerns related to the provided translations for IAB purposes.&#x20;

### Custom purpose translations

Translations for custom purposes are configured and managed by your organization. In this section, we will cover how to:

* [Add custom purpose translation](#add-custom-purpose-translation)
* [Edit custom purpose translation](#edit-custom-purpose-translation)
* [Delete custom purpose translation](#delete-custom-purpose-translation)

#### Add custom purpose translation

From the edit page of a custom purpose, click **Add a translation +**.

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Use the provided fields in the subsequent modal to add the following fields:

* Language
* Purpose name
* Purpose description

Click **Add** when finished.

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The translation will be added to the custom purpose. Click **Save** to confirm the addition.&#x20;

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#### Edit custom purpose translation

From the edit page of a custom purpose, navigate to a translation and click the **Edit** icon for the card.&#x20;

Use the provided fields in the subsequent modal to add the following fields:

* Purpose name
* Purpose description

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Click **Update** when finished.

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The translation will be updated to the custom purpose. Click **Save** to confirm the edits.

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#### Delete custom purpose translation

From the edit page of a custom purpose, navigate to a translation and click the **Delete** icon for the card.&#x20;

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The translation will be removed from the custom purpose. Click **Save** to confirm the deletion.

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