Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the AI-Powered Bookmark Organizer extension ("we", "our", or "extension") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your data.
Last Updated: July 15, 2023
Required Permissions
Our extension requires certain permissions to function properly. Here's why each permission is necessary:
- storage: To save your bookmark data, categories, tags, and preferences locally on your device.
- bookmarks: To access and manage your browser bookmarks for organization and categorization.
- tabs: To detect when you're adding new bookmarks and to provide context-aware suggestions.
- activeTab: To analyze the content of the current page when you choose to bookmark it for accurate categorization.
- host permissions: To communicate with our backend server for AI processing of bookmark data.
Information We Collect
The extension collects the following information:
- Bookmark metadata (title, URL, date added)
- Page content for AI analysis (only when you bookmark a page)
- User preferences and settings
- Usage statistics (e.g., how often you use certain features)
What We DO NOT Collect:
- Personal identification information
- Browsing history beyond bookmarked pages
- Login credentials or passwords
- Financial information
- Content from secure (https) pages that require authentication
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the core functionality of the extension (bookmark organization, categorization, and suggestions)
- To process bookmark content through our AI system for accurate categorization and tagging
- To personalize your experience based on your preferences and usage patterns
- To troubleshoot issues and improve the extension's performance
We do not:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your data for advertising purposes
- Share your data with third parties except as required for the AI processing functionality
Data Storage & Security
We take data security seriously:
- Your bookmark data and preferences are primarily stored locally on your device using the browser's secure storage API.
- When data is sent to our backend for AI processing, it is transmitted using secure HTTPS connections.
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect data in transit and at rest.
- Data sent for AI processing is temporarily stored only for the duration needed to process it and is automatically deleted afterward.
- We regularly review our security practices to ensure your data remains protected.
Third-Party Services
Our extension uses the following third-party services:
- Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite API: Used for AI-powered bookmark categorization and content suggestion. Data sent to this service is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Our Backend Server: Processes bookmark data for AI analysis. This server follows the same privacy practices outlined in this policy.
We carefully select third-party services that maintain high standards of security and privacy.
User Rights
As a user of our extension, you have the following rights:
- Access: You can access all your bookmark data and preferences through the extension's interface.
- Control: You can modify, categorize, or delete your bookmarks at any time.
- Export: You can export your bookmark data in a standard format.
- Delete: You can delete your data by clearing the extension's storage or uninstalling the extension.
- Opt-out: You can disable specific features like AI categorization or content suggestions in the settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
For significant changes, we will notify you through the extension interface or via email if you've provided one. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us by:
- Opening an issue on our GitHub repository
- Contacting the developer directly through GitHub
We are committed to addressing your concerns and improving our privacy practices.