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# Privacy Policy for Safe-Web Extension

**Effective Date:** January 1, 2024
**Last Updated:** January 1, 2024

## Introduction

IntellWe ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Safe-Web browser extension ("Extension").

## Information We Collect

### Information We DO NOT Collect

- **Personal Data**: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or credit card details.
- **Browsing History**: We do not track, log, or store your browsing history or website visits.
- **Sensitive Information**: We do not access or store any sensitive information that the Extension masks or protects.
- **User Content**: We do not collect or store any content from websites you visit.

### Information We MAY Collect

- **Extension Settings**: Your preferences and configuration settings are stored locally on your device only.
- **Usage Analytics** (Optional): Anonymous usage statistics to improve the Extension (only if you opt-in).
- **Error Reports** (Optional): Anonymous error logs to help us fix bugs (only if you opt-in).

## How We Use Information

### Local Data Processing

- All masking and privacy protection occurs locally on your device
- No sensitive information leaves your browser
- Settings and preferences are stored in your browser's local storage

### Analytics (If Enabled)

- To understand how users interact with the Extension
- To identify and fix technical issues
- To improve Extension features and performance
- All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage Only

- All Extension data is stored locally on your device
- We do not maintain any servers or databases containing user data
- Your masking preferences and settings remain on your device

### Security Measures

- The Extension operates with minimal permissions
- No network connections are made for data collection
- Open-source code allows for transparency and security auditing

## Third-Party Services

### We Do Not Use

- Analytics services (unless you opt-in)
- Advertising networks
- Data brokers
- Social media tracking

### Potential Future Integrations (With Consent)

- Anonymous usage analytics (Google Analytics) - opt-in only
- Error reporting services - opt-in only

## Your Rights and Choices

### User Control

- **Enable/Disable**: You can enable or disable the Extension at any time
- **Data Deletion**: Uninstalling the Extension removes all local data
- **Opt-out**: You can opt-out of any optional analytics or error reporting
- **Settings**: You have full control over all Extension settings

### Data Portability

- Extension settings can be exported and imported
- No vendor lock-in or data restrictions

## Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing notice through the Extension interface
- Posting updates on our website

## International Users

### Data Processing

- All data processing occurs locally on your device
- No cross-border data transfers occur
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

## Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

- **Email**: privacy@intellwe.com
- **Website**: https://safeweb.intellwe.com/privacy
- **Address**: IntellWe, Dhaka, Bangladesh

## Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Chrome Web Store Privacy Requirements
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

## Transparency Report

As part of our commitment to transparency:

- Our Extension is open-source
- Privacy practices are publicly documented
- Regular security audits are conducted
- User feedback is actively sought and addressed

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**Note**: This Privacy Policy applies solely to the Safe-Web browser extension. It does not apply to any third-party websites or services that you may access through your browser.
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