Privacy Policy

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Overview

Selection Toolbar is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our browser extension.

Information We Collect

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to understand how our extension is used and to improve the user experience. This includes:

  • Extension loading events and performance metrics
  • Feature usage patterns (which tools are used most frequently)
  • Error reports and technical diagnostics
  • Browser and operating system information

What We Don't Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

  • Your selected text content or any personal data you interact with
  • Your browsing history or visited websites
  • Personal identification information
  • Passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive data
  • Your IP address or precise location

How We Use Your Information

The anonymous data we collect is used exclusively to:

  • Improve the extension's performance and reliability
  • Understand which features are most valuable to users
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Plan new features and improvements
  • Ensure compatibility across different browsers and systems

Data Storage and Security

All analytics data is:

  • Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
  • Anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users
  • Automatically deleted after a reasonable retention period
  • Protected by strict access controls

Third-Party Services

Our extension may interact with third-party services when you use certain features:

  • Search: When you search selected text, you're redirected to Google Search
  • Translation: When you translate text, you're redirected to Google Translate
  • Dictionary: When you look up definitions, you're redirected to Merriam-Webster
  • Wikipedia: When you search Wikipedia, you're redirected to Wikipedia

These interactions are direct between you and those services - we don't store or process any data from these interactions.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Uninstall the extension at any time to stop all data collection
  • Contact us with questions about our privacy practices
  • Request information about our data handling practices

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we're protecting your privacy.

Contact Us

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

Email: r44j.dev@gmail.com

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent and easy to understand. We believe in treating your privacy with respect and giving you control over your data.