Privacy Policy for Smart Text Highlighter

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Privacy Policy for Smart Text Highlighter
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1. Introduction
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Smart Text Highlighter ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.

2. Information We Collect
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 2.1 Data Stored Locally

Our extension stores the following information locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API:

   Word Lists: Custom word lists you create, including list names and individual words
   Highlighting Preferences: Color choices, font styles, and visual formatting options
   Extension Settings: Case sensitivity preferences, whole word matching options, and enable/disable states
   Website Rules: Your preferences for which websites to include or exclude from highlighting
   Usage Statistics: Word count data for highlighting frequency (stored locally only)

 2.2 Webpage Content Access

The extension accesses the text content of web pages you visit to:

   Identify and highlight specified words from your lists
   Count occurrences of words on the current page
   Apply your custom highlighting styles

Important: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information from the websites you visit.

3. How We Use Your Information
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We use the collected information solely to:

   Provide the core highlighting functionality across websites
   Remember your preferences and settings between browser sessions
   Display word count statistics on current pages
   Maintain your custom word lists and styling preferences

4. Data Storage and Security
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 4.1 Local Storage Only

   All your data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage system
   No data is transmitted to our servers or any third-party services
   Your information never leaves your device unless you explicitly export settings

 4.2 Data Security

   Data is protected by Chrome's built-in security mechanisms
   Only our extension can access the data it stores
   Your data is automatically encrypted by Chrome's storage system

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
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We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties. Our extension:

   Does not communicate with external servers
   Does not contain analytics or tracking code
   Does not send any information outside your browser
   Operates entirely offline after installation

6. Your Privacy Rights and Controls
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 6.1 Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

   Delete Data: Remove word lists, settings, or all extension data at any time
   Export Data: Save your settings and word lists to a file for backup
   Import Data: Restore previously exported settings
   Modify Data: Edit, add, or remove words and preferences anytime

 6.2 Uninstalling the Extension

When you uninstall Smart Text Highlighter, all locally stored data is automatically removed from your browser.

7. Permissions Explanation
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Our extension requests the following permissions for legitimate functionality:

   Storage: To save your word lists and preferences locally
   ActiveTab: To communicate with the current webpage for highlighting
   Scripting: To inject highlighting functionality into web pages
   Host Permissions: To work on all websites you choose to visit

These permissions are used exclusively for the extension's core functionality and never for data collection.

8. Children's Privacy
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Our extension does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The extension's functionality is limited to highlighting text based on user-defined word lists and does not involve personal data collection.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:

   Significant changes will be communicated through the extension's update notes
   Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. International Users
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Since all data processing occurs locally in your browser, your data remains in your jurisdiction and is not subject to international data transfers.

11. Contact Information
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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]  

12. Compliance
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This extension is designed to comply with:

   Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
   General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
   California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
   Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

13. Data Retention
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   Data is retained locally until you delete it or uninstall the extension
   No automatic data expiration or deletion occurs
   You maintain full control over data retention periods

  

By installing and using Smart Text Highlighter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This extension prioritizes your privacy by design - your data stays with you, always.