# Droplink Chrome Extension - Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: January 15, 2026**

## Introduction

Droplink ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information.

## What We Collect

### Information You Provide
- **Email Address**: Used solely for authentication and account identification
- **Server Configuration**: Your self-hosted or configured Gotify server URL
- **Authentication Token**: Client token for connecting to your Gotify server

### Automatically Collected Information
- **None**: We do not collect any analytics, usage data, or tracking information

## How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for the extension's core functionality:

1. **Authentication**: Your email and token are used to authenticate with your Gotify server
2. **Message Receiving**: The extension connects to your configured server to receive link notifications
3. **Local Storage**: All settings and tokens are stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API

## Data Storage

- **Local Storage Only**: All data is stored locally on your device
- **No Cloud Storage**: We do not store any of your data on our servers
- **User Control**: You can delete all stored data at any time by uninstalling the extension or clearing extension data

## Data Sharing

- **No Third-Party Sharing**: We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to any third parties
- **No Analytics Services**: We do not use any analytics or tracking services
- **Direct Connection**: The extension only communicates with your configured Gotify server

## Permissions Explanation

### storage
Used to save your settings, server configuration, and authentication token locally on your device.

### tabs
Used to open received links in new browser tabs, which is the core functionality of the extension.

### notifications
Used to show desktop notifications when new links are received from your mobile device.

## Security

- **HTTPS Only**: All connections use HTTPS encryption
- **Local Storage**: Sensitive data (tokens) are stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
- **No Remote Code**: The extension does not load or execute any remote code
- **Open Source**: The extension code is open source and available for review on GitHub

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- **Access**: View all data stored by the extension in the settings page
- **Delete**: Remove all stored data by uninstalling the extension
- **Control**: Enable or disable optional features (notifications, etc.)
- **Transparency**: Review the extension's source code on GitHub

## Children's Privacy

This extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

## Changes to This 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 at the top of this policy.

## Open Source

This extension is open source. You can review the complete source code at:
- GitHub: https://github.com/yourusername/droplink

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the extension's privacy practices, please contact us:

- **Email**: support@droplink.example.com
- **GitHub Issues**: https://github.com/yaotutu/droplink/issues

## Compliance

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

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**Summary**: Droplink respects your privacy. We don't collect, track, or share your data. All information stays on your device and is only used for the extension's core functionality of receiving and opening links from your mobile device.