# Privacy Policy for Bookmark Buddy

_Last Updated: July 15, 2025_

## Introduction

Welcome to Bookmark Buddy! This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we handle your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Bookmark Buddy is designed with your privacy as a priority. We believe that you should have clear information about how we interact with your data, which is why we've created this straightforward privacy policy.

## Information Collection and Use

### What We Collect

Bookmark Buddy collects and processes the following information:

- **Bookmark Data**: We access your Chrome bookmarks to display them on the new tab page. This data is processed locally on your device.
- **User Preferences**: We store your theme preference (dark or light mode) and any customization settings you choose within the extension.

### How We Use Information

- Your bookmark data is only used to display your bookmarks on the new tab page. It never leaves your device.
- User preferences are stored locally using Chrome's storage API to maintain your settings between browser sessions.

### What We Don't Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

- We do not track your browsing history
- We do not collect personal information
- We do not use cookies
- We do not share any data with third parties
- We do not store your data on external servers

## Data Storage

All data used by Bookmark Buddy is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This includes:

- Your theme preferences (dark or light mode)
- Any customization settings

## Permissions

Bookmark Buddy requires the following permissions:

1. **tabs**: Needed to replace the new tab page with our bookmark visualization interface.
2. **tabGroups**: Required to properly integrate with Chrome's tab grouping feature for accurate bookmark representation.
3. **bookmarks**: Essential to access and display your Chrome bookmarks on the new tab page.
4. **storage**: Used to save your preferences locally on your device.

## Data Security

Since all data processing occurs locally on your device and we don't transmit any information to external servers, your data remains secure within your Chrome browser environment.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

- Email: [halder.subhash@gmail.com](mailto:halder.subhash@gmail.com)
- GitHub: [https://github.com/subhash-halder/bookmark_buddy](https://github.com/subhash-halder/bookmark_buddy)

## User Rights

You have the right to:

- Know what data is being collected
- Access the data collected about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of data collection

Since Bookmark Buddy doesn't collect or transmit personal data, these rights are automatically respected. If you uninstall the extension, all locally stored preferences will be removed from your device.

## Children's Privacy

Bookmark Buddy does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

## Compliance

This privacy policy is compliant with:
- Google Chrome Web Store requirements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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By using Bookmark Buddy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.