Privacy Policy - Bookmark Explorer Pro

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Bookmark Explorer Pro ("we," "our," or "the extension") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.

Developer: Rhyme Rubayet
Company: Axinofy
Website: https://axinofy.com

Bookmark Explorer Pro is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your bookmark data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Bookmark Data

• Bookmark Information: Page titles, URLs, and folder organization when you save bookmarks
• User Preferences: View mode settings (tree vs. file view), folder expanded states
• Extension Settings: Configuration preferences and customization options

2.2 Payment Information

• License Status: Information about whether you have purchased the Pro version
• Payment Processing: Handled entirely by ExtensionPay (we do not store payment details)

2.3 Technical Information

• Extension Version: For compatibility and support purposes
• Error Logs: Anonymous crash reports (if any) for improvement purposes

3. How We Use Your Data

3.1 Primary Functions

• Bookmark Management: Store and organize your saved bookmarks
• Search Functionality: Enable searching through your bookmark collection
• Data Export: Generate backup files of your bookmarks
• Sync Across Devices: Utilize Chrome's sync to access bookmarks on multiple devices

3.2 Feature Enhancement

• User Experience: Remember your preferred view settings and folder organization
• Pro Features: Unlock unlimited bookmarks and advanced features for paying users

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All your bookmark data is stored locally using Chrome's built-in storage APIs:

• chrome.storage.sync: For data that syncs across your Chrome browsers
• chrome.storage.local: For device-specific preferences

4.2 Security Measures

• No External Servers: Your bookmark data never leaves your device
• Chrome Security: Protected by Chrome's built-in security measures
• Encrypted Sync: Chrome handles encryption for synced data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 ExtensionPay

We use ExtensionPay for payment processing and license management:

• Purpose: Handle Pro version purchases and license verification
• Data Shared: Minimal data required for payment processing
• Privacy Policy: ExtensionPay Privacy Policy

5.2 Chrome Web Store

Basic extension analytics provided by Google Chrome Web Store:

• Install/Uninstall counts
• User ratings and reviews
• General usage statistics

6. Data Sharing

6.1 Limited Data Sharing

Data may only be shared in these specific circumstances:

• ExtensionPay: For payment processing and license verification only
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal process
• Security: To protect against fraud or security threats

7. Your Rights

7.1 Data Control

• Export: Export your bookmark data at any time (Pro feature)
• Delete: Remove the extension to delete all stored data
• Access: View all your data through the extension interface
• Modify: Edit, organize, or delete individual bookmarks

7.2 Account Management

• Payment Account: Manage your ExtensionPay account independently
• Chrome Sync: Control sync settings through Chrome preferences

8. Data Retention

8.1 Bookmark Data

• Duration: Until you remove the extension or clear Chrome data
• User Control: You can delete individual bookmarks or all data at any time

8.2 Payment Data

• ExtensionPay: Retained according to their data retention policy
• License Status: Maintained to verify Pro features access

9. Children's Privacy

Bookmark Explorer Pro is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated through the extension
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
• Previous versions will be archived for reference

11. Contact Information