# Privacy Policy — SelectPulse

**Last updated:** 2026-07-27  
**Product:** SelectPulse (Chrome extension)

## Overview

SelectPulse is a browser extension that translates selected text and typed input on websites. We designed it to work without accounts and without collecting personal profiles.

## Data we store locally

The extension stores your preferences using Chrome’s `storage.sync` API, for example:

- reading and writing languages
- selected translation provider
- theme and feature toggles
- list of blocked sites

These settings may sync across your Chrome browsers if you are signed into Chrome sync. They are not sent to a SelectPulse server — SelectPulse does not operate a backend for user accounts or analytics.

## Data sent to third parties

When you translate text, the text you chose to translate is sent to the translation provider you selected in settings, solely to return a translation:

- **Google Translate** (`translate.googleapis.com`)
- **MyMemory** (`api.mymemory.translated.net`)
- **Lingva** (public Lingva instances configured in the extension)

We do not sell this data, do not use it for advertising, and do not build marketing profiles from it.

## Permissions

- **storage** — save your settings
- **activeTab** — support the keyboard shortcut and “block current site”
- **Host permissions** — contact only the translation endpoints above

## Blocked sites

If you add a site to the blacklist, SelectPulse stays inactive on that site and will not process page text there.

## Children’s privacy

SelectPulse is a general-purpose productivity tool and is not directed at children.

## Changes

We may update this policy when the extension’s data practices change. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly.

## Contact

For privacy questions about SelectPulse, contact the publisher email listed on the Chrome Web Store item page.