1. Introduction
This privacy policy describes how Text Highlighter Pro ("we", "our", or "the extension") handles your information when you use our Chrome browser extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Information We Collect
Text Highlighter Pro collects and stores the following information locally on your device:
- Text Highlights: The text you choose to highlight on web pages
- Website URLs: The web addresses where you create highlights (to restore highlights when you revisit pages)
- Project Information: Names and descriptions of projects you create to organize your highlights
- Marking Categories: Custom highlight categories with colors and names you define
- Extension Settings: Your preferences for deletion behavior and other extension settings
3. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used solely to:
- Display your highlights when you revisit web pages
- Organize your highlights into projects and categories
- Provide search and filtering functionality within the extension
- Export your highlights in JSON or CSV format when requested
- Remember your extension settings and preferences
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only: All your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. We do not transmit, upload, or send any of your data to external servers or third parties.
No Cloud Sync: Your highlights and projects remain on your local device and are not synchronized across devices or backed up to any cloud service.
Data Security: Your data is protected by Chrome's built-in security measures for extension storage.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose any of your personal information or highlight data to third parties. Since all data is stored locally on your device, there is no data transmission to external services.
6. Permissions Explanation
Our extension requests the following permissions:
- Storage: To save your highlights, projects, and settings locally on your device
- Active Tab: To detect and highlight text on the webpage you're currently viewing
- Scripting: To inject highlighting functionality into web pages
- Host Permissions (All URLs): To enable highlighting on any website you visit
These permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and not for data collection or tracking.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
Your data is retained locally on your device until you:
- Manually delete highlights through the extension interface
- Uninstall the extension (which removes all stored data)
- Clear your browser's extension data
You have full control over your data and can delete individual highlights, entire projects, or all data at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
Our extension does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. The extension is designed to be safe for users of all ages as it only stores text highlights locally.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:
- Access: View all your highlights through the extension popup
- Export: Download your data in JSON or CSV format
- Delete: Remove individual highlights or entire projects
- Control: Modify settings and preferences at any time
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, our team is here to help.
Text Highlighter Pro - Protecting your privacy while helping you organize information.