❄️ Privacy Policy - Snowwords Vocabulary Helper Extension

Last Updated: December 2024

            Your Privacy Matters: This extension is designed to help you learn vocabulary while respecting your privacy. We only collect the minimal data necessary to provide vocabulary learning functionality.
        

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

Selected Text: Words and phrases you choose to add to your vocabulary
Account Information: When you log into your Snowwords account through the extension
Learning Preferences: Settings you configure within the extension

Information Automatically Collected:

Usage Statistics: Number of words added, learning progress, and study streaks
Technical Data: Extension version, browser type (for compatibility purposes)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide AI-powered definitions for words you select
Sync your vocabulary across devices through your Snowwords account
Track your learning progress and provide statistics
Improve the extension's functionality and user experience
Provide customer support when requested

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your information may be shared only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the Snowwords platform (e.g., cloud hosting, AI definition services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Some data is stored locally in your browser for offline access and performance
Secure Transmission: All data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption
Data Retention: We retain your vocabulary data as long as your account is active
Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: View all vocabulary data associated with your account
Update: Modify or correct your vocabulary and account information
Delete: Remove words from your vocabulary or delete your entire account
Export: Download your vocabulary data in a portable format
Opt-out: Disable the extension at any time through your browser settings

6. Cookies and Local Storage

The extension uses:

Essential Cookies: For authentication and core functionality
Local Storage: To cache vocabulary data and user preferences
No Tracking Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across websites

7. Children's Privacy

The Snowwords extension is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

If you are using the extension from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

We will post the updated policy on this page
We will update the "Last Updated" date
For significant changes, we will notify users through the extension or email

10. Third-Party Services

The extension integrates with:

Snowwords Platform: For account management and vocabulary sync
AI Definition Services: For generating contextual word definitions

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.