Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Highlight Extension Pro ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.

By installing and using Highlight Extension Pro, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. What Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you activate your license, we collect:

• License Key: The unique key provided by Gumroad after your purchase (required)
• Email Address: Your email address for license verification (optional but recommended)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We collect the following information through our license verification system:

• Purchase Metadata: Purchase date, product variant, and usage count from Gumroad
• License Status: Whether your license is active, cancelled, refunded, or expired
• Verification Timestamps: When your license was last verified

1.3 User Preferences

We store your extension settings locally, including:

• Highlight colors and styles
• Blur intensity preferences
• Corner radius settings
• Feature toggle states

1.4 What We Do NOT Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 License Verification PRIMARY USE

• Verify your purchase is legitimate and active
• Ensure you have a valid subscription
• Prevent unauthorized access to premium features
• Detect and prevent fraudulent use

2.2 Service Provision

• Enable and provide access to all extension features
• Sync your preferences across devices
• Maintain consistent user experience

2.3 Service Improvement

• Monitor license usage patterns to prevent abuse
• Improve license verification reliability
• Ensure service stability and performance

2.4 Communication

• Send license-related notifications if needed
• Respond to your support requests
• Notify you of important service updates

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where Your Data is Stored

All your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage system:

• Chrome Storage Sync: Preferences and license information sync across your Chrome browsers
• No Remote Servers: We do not maintain any database or server storing your personal information
• Client-Side Only: All data remains on your devices

3.2 Security Measures

We implement the following security practices:

• Encrypted Communication: All API calls to Gumroad use HTTPS encryption
• Chrome's Security: Data is encrypted by Chrome's built-in security mechanisms
• No Plain Text Storage: Sensitive information is never stored in plain text
• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's absolutely necessary

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

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

4.2 Limited Sharing with Gumroad

We share information with Gumroad only for license verification:

• What we share: License key and optionally your email address
• Why: To verify your purchase is legitimate
• When: When you activate your license and every 24 hours for re-verification
• Gumroad's Policy: Subject to Gumroad's Privacy Policy

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
• Respond to valid government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Gumroad

We use Gumroad for payment processing and license management:

• Purpose: License key generation and verification
• Data Shared: License key, email (optional)
• Privacy Policy: gumroad.com/privacy

5.2 Chrome Web Store

By using our extension, you're also subject to:

• Google's Terms of Service
• Chrome Web Store Developer Agreement
• Google's Privacy Policy

5.3 No Other Third Parties

We do not integrate with any analytics, advertising, or tracking services. Your usage of the extension is private.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access Your Data

You can view your stored license information anytime in the extension popup.

6.2 Delete Your Data

You can delete your data by:

• Deactivate License: Click "Deactivate License" in the extension popup
• Uninstall Extension: Remove the extension from Chrome
• Clear Chrome Data: Clear your Chrome sync data

6.3 Cancel Subscription

You can cancel your subscription anytime through your Gumroad account. Your license will remain valid until the end of your billing period.

6.4 Data Portability

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control and access to it at all times.

6.5 Opt-Out of Email Verification

Email verification is optional. You can activate your license with just the license key.

6.6 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6.7 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if your information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of your information (we don't sell data)
• Request deletion of your information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

7. Data Retention

7.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information as follows:

• License Information: Until you deactivate or uninstall the extension
• User Preferences: Until you clear Chrome sync data or uninstall
• Verification Logs: Not stored by us (handled by Gumroad)

7.2 Automatic Deletion

Your data is automatically deleted when you:

• Uninstall the extension
• Clear Chrome's sync data
• Sign out of Chrome

7.3 Cancelled Subscriptions

If your subscription is cancelled or expires, your license data remains on your device until you manually remove it.

8. Children's Privacy

Highlight Extension Pro is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems.

For users between 13-18 years old, we recommend parental guidance and consent before using our extension.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

9.1 Notification of Changes

When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users through the extension (for significant changes)
• Post an update on our website

9.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of the extension after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9.3 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Contact Information

• Product Support: Support Page
• Creator: Janak Uparkoti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janak-uparkoti

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.

Complaints

If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.