# Privacy Policy for onchainrank notifier

**Last Updated:** October 6, 2025

## Overview
onchainrank notifier is a Chrome extension that provides real-time notifications for meme coin launches on Solana by connecting to the onchainrank server.

## Data Collection and Usage

### Data We Collect
- **API Key**: Your onchainrank API key is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. This key is used solely to authenticate your connection to the onchainrank WebSocket server.
- **User Preferences**: Your notification settings (checkboxes, volume level) are stored locally in your browser.

### Data Storage
- All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's `chrome.storage.sync` API
- Your API key and preferences may sync across your Chrome browsers if you're signed into Chrome
- We do not collect, store, or have access to any of your personal data on our servers

### Third-Party Services
This extension connects to:
- **onchainrank WebSocket Server** (`https://ws.onchainrank.com`): Used to receive real-time notifications about meme coin launches
- Your API key is transmitted to this server for authentication purposes only

### Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties
- Your API key is only transmitted to the onchainrank server for authentication
- No analytics or tracking services are used in this extension

### Permissions Explanation
This extension requires the following Chrome permissions:
- **tabs**: To open new tabs with coin launch information when notifications are received
- **storage**: To save your API key and notification preferences locally
- **host_permissions** (`https://ws.onchainrank.com/*`): To connect to the onchainrank WebSocket server

### Security
- Your API key is stored securely using Chrome's built-in storage API
- All connections to the onchainrank server use HTTPS/WSS (encrypted)
- We do not log or store your API key on any external servers

### User Control
You can:
- Delete your stored API key at any time by removing the extension
- Modify your notification preferences through the extension options page
- Disconnect from the server at any time using the disconnect button

### Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.

### Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or the extension, please visit: https://onchainrank.com

## Data Retention
- Data is retained only as long as the extension is installed
- Uninstalling the extension will remove all locally stored data including your API key and preferences

## Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

## Compliance
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)